Removal

DIFFERENTIAL

REMOVAL
1. Remove differential fill plug.
2. Remove differential cover and drain fluid.
3. Remove axle shafts.





4. Note reference letters stamped on the bearing caps and housing machined sealing surface (Fig. 40).
5. Loosen differential bearing cap bolts.





6. Position Spreader W-129-B with Adapter Kit 6987B on differential locating holes (Fig. 41). Install hold-down clamps and tighten the turnbuckle finger-tight.





7. Install a Pilot Stud C-3288-B at the left side of the differential housing. Attach Dial Indicator C-3339 to pilot stud. Load indicator plunger against the opposite side of the housing (Fig. 42) and zero the indicator.

CAUTION: Never spread the housing over 0.38 mm (0.015 inch). Failure to heed caution may result in damage.





8. Spread housing while measuring the distance with the dial indicator (Fig. 43).
9. Remove dial indicator.
10. While holding differential case in position, remove differential bearing caps.





11. Remove differential from housing and tag differential bearing cups to indicate location (Fig. 44).
12. Remove spreader from housing.
13. Clean the housing cavity with flushing oil, light engine oil or lint free cloth.

NOTE: Do not use water, steam, kerosene or gasoline for cleaning.