Differential Case: Service and Repair

Differential Case Assembly Removal and Installation





1. Remove the output shafts (A) from the differential case assembly using the pry bars (B).





2. Remove the ten mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the differential case assembly.





3. Remove the dirt and oil from the sealing surfaces. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001 or 08718-0002) to the sealing surface. Make sure you seal the entire circumference of the bolt holes to prevent oil leakage.

NOTE: Do not install the components if too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket (for P/N 08718-0002, no more than 4 minutes, for all others, no more than 5 minutes). Instead, remove the old residue, and reapply the liquid gasket. Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after assembly before filling the differential with the recommended fluid.





4. Install the differential case assembly, then torque the ten mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps.