Differential Carrier - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove differential fill plug.
2. Remove differential cover and drain lubricant.
3. Remove pinion mate shaft (1) lock screw (2) from differential case.





4. Remove pinion mate shaft (1) from differential case (2).





5. Push axle shaft inward and remove axle shaft C-lock (1) from the axle shaft (2). Slide axle shafts (2) out of differential side gears (3).





6. Mark (1) (2) differential housing and bearing caps (3) for installation reference.





7. Remove bearing adjuster lock bolt (3) from bearing caps.
8. Loosen differential bearing cap bolts (2).





9. Loosen differential bearing adjusters through the axle tubes (1) with Adjuster C-4164 (3).
10. Hold differential case while removing bearing caps and adjusters.
11. Remove differential case and tag differential bearing cups and adjusters to indicate location.
12. Clean housing cavity with flushing oil, light engine oil or a lint free cloth.