REAR DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY

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Warning

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

1.  Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

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1	Rear cover
2	Baffle plate
3	Differential component (See Differential Component Disassembly Note.)
4	Bearing cap (See Bearing Cap Disassembly Note.)
5	Adjustment shim (See Adjustment Shim, Side Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note.)
6	Differential gear case component
7	Side bearing outer race (See Adjustment Shim, Side Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note.)
8	Side bearing (See Side Bearing Disassembly Note.)
9	Ring gear
10	Gear case
11	Locknut (See Locknut Disassembly Note.)
12	Washer
13	Companion flange (See Companion Flange Disassembly Note.)
14	Oil seal (companion flange)
15	Spacer
16	Front bearing
17	Drive pinion component (See Drive Pinion Component Disassembly Note.)
18	Collapsible spacer
19	Rear bearing (See Rear Bearing Disassembly Note.)
20	Spacer
21	Drive pinion
22	Front bearing outer race (See Front Bearing Outer Race, Rear Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note.)
23	Rear bearing outer race (See Front Bearing Outer Race, Rear Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note.)
24	Oil seal (side gear)
25	Differential carrier
26	Bleeder plug
27	Oil-fill plug
28	Drain plug

Differential Component Disassembly Note

1.  Install the differential component to the SSTs.

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Bearing Cap Disassembly Note

1.  Mark the bearing cap and differential carrier for proper installation.

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Adjustment Shim, Side Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note

1.  Remove the adjustment shim using a flathead screwdriver.

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2.  Put left and right identification marks on the removed adjustment shims and side bearing outer races.

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Side Bearing Disassembly Note

1.  Remove the side bearing using the SST.

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2.  Put left and right identification marks on the removed side bearings.

Locknut Disassembly Note

1.  Remove the locknut while fixing the companion flange using the SST.

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Companion Flange Disassembly Note

1.  Remove the companion flange using the SST.

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Drive Pinion Component Disassembly Note

1.  Install the removed locknut to the drive pinion top to prevent damage to the thread.

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2.  Remove the drive pinion component by tapping the locknut lightly using a plastic hammer.

3.  Remove the locknut installed in Step 1.

Rear Bearing Disassembly Note

Caution

•  The drive pinion could be damaged if it falls off. Support the drive pinion with your hand when removing the rear bearing.

1.  Remove the rear bearing using the SST and a press.

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Front Bearing Outer Race, Rear Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note

1.  Remove the bearing outer race by lightly tapping the edge of the bearing outer race using a flathead screwdriver.

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