Disassembly

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DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble in the order indicated in the illustration, referring to disassembly note.

Disassembly Note





Differential Gear And Carrier (1)
1. Mount the differential component on the Special Service Tools (SSTs).
2. Make matching marks on one bearing cap and the carrier.





Companion Flange (10)
1. Hold the companion flange by using the SST, then remove the locknut.





2. Remove the companion flange by using the SST.





Drive Pinion (15)
Push the drive pinion out by attaching a miscellaneous locknut to it, then tapping it with a brass hammer.





Front and Rear Bearing Race (14, 18)
Mark the bearing races for proper reassembly, and remove them by alternately tapping through the two grooves in the carrier.





Rear Bearing (17)
While supporting the drive pinion, remove the rear bearing by using the SST.





Knock Pin (22)
Secure the gear case in a vise and remove the knock pin.





Side Bearing (27)
Mark the bearings for proper reassembly, and remove them by using the SST.