Removal

Clean The Differential Cover Area:

1. Clean all dirt from the area of carrier cover with a wire brush and/or cloth.

Differential Fluid Draining:

2. Drain rear axle lubricant by REMOVING THE HOUSING COVER.

Differential:

3. Remove differential pinion shaft lock bolt and differential pinion shaft.

Side Gear Removal:

4. Push axle shafts inboard. Remove C-lock from the button end of each axle shaft.

NOTE: Use care not to lose or damage the rubber 0-ring which is in the axle shaft groove under the C-lock.

Axle Removal:

5. Remove the axle shaft from the housing, being careful not to damage the oil seal.