Removal

REMOVAL




1. Remove filler plug from the differential cover.
2. Remove differential cover and drain the lubricant.
3. Clean housing cavity with flushing oil, light engine oil or a lint free cloth.

NOTE: Do not use steam, kerosene or gasoline to clean the housing.

4. Remove axle shafts.
5. Remove RWAL/ABS sensor from housing.

NOTE: Side play resulting from bearing races being loose on case hubs requires replacement of the differential case.

6. Mark differential housing and bearing caps (3) for installation reference.




7. Remove bearing threaded adjuster lock from each bearing cap.
8. Loosen differential bearing cap bolts.
9. Loosen differential bearing adjusters through the axle tubes (1) with Wrench C-4164 (3).
10. Hold differential case while removing bearing caps and adjusters.

NOTE: Tag the differential bearing cups and threaded adjusters to indicate their location.

11. Remove differential case.