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Electric Locking Differential Carrier - Removal






REMOVAL





1. Remove differential housing cover and drain lubricant from the housing.
2. Remove hub bearings and axle shafts.
3. Cut sensor wire tie strap (4) from adjuster lock.
4. Remove sensor target magnet (1) from bearing cap.





5. Remove adjuster lock bolts (3) and adjuster locks (2).





6. Remove electric locker connector (1) retainer (2) bolt from differential housing.





7. Remove retainer (1) and connector (2) from differential housing.
8. Remove retainer (1) from connector (2) and remove O-ring (3) from connector.
9. Mark bearing caps left and right for installation reference.
10. Loosen bearing cap bolts and loosen adjusters with a hammer and punch.
11. Remove bearing cap bolts and bearing caps.
12. Slid electric locker connector through differential housing.
13. Remove differential case and bearing cups from the housing.
14. Tag bearing cups left and right for installation reference.