Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove drain plug (1) from differential cover (2) and drain lubricant.
2. Clean housing cavity with a flushing oil, light engine oil or lint free cloth.
3. Remove axle shafts.




4. Loosen differential (3) bearing caps (1).




5. Position Spreader W-129-B (4) with tool dowel pins (2) seated in the locating holes. Install hold-down clamps (3) and tighten turnbuckle (5) finger-tight.




6. Install Pin C-3288-B (5) on left side of the housing and attach dial indicator (2) to the pilot stud. Load indicator plunger against the opposite side of the housing and zero indicator.




7. Spread housing with the spreader (2) to a maximum of 0.50 mm (0.020 in). Measure the distance with the dial indicator (1).

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions could distorted or damaged the housing.

8. Remove dial indicator.




9. Hold differential case in position. Remove differential bearing caps and tag bearing cap locations.
10. Remove differential case (2) from housing (1) and tag bearing cups (3) and shims location.
11. Remove spreader.