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Differential Carrier Recondition

Remove Ring Gear Bolts:




Tap Off Ring Gear:




Pry Differential Carrier Apart:




Remove C-Clip:




Remove Pinion Shaft Roll Pin:




Slide Out Differential Pinion Shaft And Remove Pinion Gears And Side Gears:





CAUTION: Ring gear bolts are not reusable. When reassembling use new bolts.

NOTE: Mark ring gear location, if reusing ring gear.

NOTE: When reassembling differential, line up notches on side of carrier.

Carrier Bearing Removal:




Carrier Bearing Installation:





NOTE: To remove inner and outer adjuster races, use Tool 6062-A, or equivalent. To install inner and outer adjuster races, use Tool 6522 and Tool C-4171, or equivalents.