Removal

DIFFERENTIAL

REMOVAL
1. Remove differential housing cover and drain fluid.
2. Remove axle shafts.
3. Loosen bearing cap bolts.

NOTE: Differential bearing cap reference numbers are stamped on caps and machined flat on the housing. If reference numbers cannot be found, make new marks for later reference.





4. Install Adapter Plates 8142-A (1) onto the housing.
5. Install Spreader W-129-B (2) onto the adapter plates and tighten the turnbuckle finger-tight.





6. Install a Pilot Stud L-4438 at the left side of the differential housing. Attach Dial Indicator C-3339 (1) to pilot stud. Load the indicator plunger against the opposite side of the housing and zero the indicator.
7. Spread the housing to remove the differential case from the housing. Measure the distance with the dial indicator.

CAUTION: Never spread over 0.50 mm (0.020 inches). Failure to follow these instructions will damage the housing.

8. Remove dial indicator.
9. While holding the differential case in position, remove bearing cap bolts and caps.





10. Remove differential (2) from the housing (1). Ensure differential bearing cups and shims remain in position on the differential bearings.
11. Tag differential bearing cups and shims to indicate their location.
12. Remove spreader from housing.