Removal

REMOVAL




1. Remove lubricant fill hole plug from the differential housing cover.
2. Remove differential housing cover and drain the lubricant from housing.
3. Remove axle shafts.
4. Remove adjuster lock bolts (1) and adjuster locks (2).
5. Mark bearing caps (4) left and right for installation reference.
6. Remove bearing cap bolts and remove bearing caps.




7. Loosen differential bearing (1, 3) adjusters (2, 4) with a hammer and punch.
8. Remove differential case from the housing.
9. Remove bearing cups (1, 3) and tag them left and right for installation reference.