REAR DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY

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  Warning
  • The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the rear differential is in a tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become inoperative. If the rear differential unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the rear differential in a tilted condition. When turning the rear differential, grasp the rotation handle firmly.

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

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1 | Differential oil temperature sensor
2 | Rear cover (See Rear Cover Disassembly Note.)
3 | Bearing cap (See Bearing Cap Disassembly Note.)
4 | Rear differential component (See Rear Differential Component Disassembly Note.)
5 | Side bearing outer race
6 | Adjusting shim
7 | Spacer
8 | Locknut (See Locknut Disassembly Note.)
9 | Washer
10 | Drive pinion (See Drive Pinion Disassembly Note.)
11 | Collapsible spacer
12 | Bearing inner race (front bearing)
13 | Bearing inner race (rear bearing) (See Bearing Inner Race (Rear Bearing) Disassembly Note.)
14 | Spacer
15 | Bearing outer race (See Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note.)
16 | Differential carrier
17 | Ring gear (See Ring Gear Disassembly Note.)
18 | Knock pin
19 | Pinion shaft
20 | Pinion gear
21 | Side gear
22 | Thrust washer
23 | Side bearing inner race (See Side Bearing Inner Race Disassembly Note.)
24 | Oil seal
25 | Gear case

Rear Cover Disassembly Note

1. Install the SSTs to the engine stand.

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2. Install the rear differential to the SSTs.

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3. Remove the rear cover using an oil seal cutter.

Bearing Cap Disassembly Note

1. Place alignment marks on the bearing cap and carrier.

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Rear Differential Component Disassembly Note

1. Remove the rear differential component using the SSTs.

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2. Mark or otherwise distinguish between the removed left and right adjusting shims, spacers and side bearing outer races so that they are not mixed up at the time of reassembly.

Locknut Disassembly Note

1. Remove the locknut using the SSTs.

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Drive Pinion Disassembly Note

1. Remove the drive pinion by lightly tapping with a copper hammer.

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Bearing Inner Race (Rear Bearing) Disassembly Note

1. Remove the bearing inner races (rear bearing) using the SST and a press.

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Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note

1. Remove the bearing outer races using the 2 grooves in the carrier and alternately tapping the sides of the races with a brass bar.

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Ring Gear Disassembly Note

1. Secure the gear case in a vice and remove the bolts.

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2. Lightly tap around the ring gear using a plastic hammer to remove the ring gear from the gear case.

Side Bearing Inner Race Disassembly Note

  Note
  • Mark or otherwise distinguish between the left and right side bearings so that they are not mixed up at the time of reassembly.

1. Remove the side bearing inner races from the gear case using the SST and a press.

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