Differential Carrier - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:














1. Remove differential housing cover (1).





2. Remove half shafts and remove right axle shaft (1) with Remover (2) and Slide Hammer.





3. Mark differential bearing caps for installation reference.
4. Loosen bearing cap bolts.
5. Install Spreader Adapters (1) on differential housing (2).





6. Install Spreader (1) on Spreader Adapters (2) and tighten spreader turnbuckle finger-tight.





7. Install Spreader Retainers (1) on Spreader Adapters (2) and across spreader.





8. Attach Dial Indicator (1) to spreader retainer stud. Load indicator plunger (2) against the opposite side of the housing and zero the indicator
9. Spread the differential case 0.34 mm (0.013 in). CAUTION: Never spread the differential housing over 0.34 mm (0.013 in). Failure to follow these instructions will damage the housing.






10. Remove dial indicator.
11. Hold differential case and remove bearing cap bolts (1) and bearing caps (2).





12. Remove differential case (1), bearing cups (2) and shims from housing.
13. Tag differential bearing cups and shims to indicate location.
14. Remove spreader from housing.