Center Differential Carrier

Center Differential Carrier

REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle.
2) Remove the rear wheel speed sensor, and separate the extension case from the transmission case.
3) Pull out the rear drive shaft.
4) Using the special tools, pull out the center differential carrier assembly.
ST1 499737100 PULLERSET
ST2 899524100 PULLERSET





5) Pull out the shim(s) from transmission case.

INSTALLATION
1) install the center differential assembly with the shim(s).

NOTE:
Insert the center differential assembly and shim(s) completely into the bearing shoulder bottom.





2) Insert the rear drive shaft.
3) Connect the transmission case and extension case, and install the rear wheel speed sensor.
4) Install the transmission assembly onto vehicle.

DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove the seal rings.





2) Using a press and the special tool, remove the ball bearing.
ST 498077600 REMOVER





3) Remove the snap ring, and pull out the shaft from the center differential assembly.





4) Remove the thrust washers, pinion gears, and washers from the center differential assembly.





5) Pull out the intermediate shaft and thrust bearing.

ASSEMBLY
1) Install the thrust washer onto the intermediate shaft.
2) Install thrust bearing onto the intermediate shaft.
3) Install the pinion gears and washers.
4) Insert the shaft into the center differential assembly.
5) Install the snap ring.
6) Using a press, install a new ball bearing into the center differential assembly.
ST 498077000 REMOVER





7) Apply Vaseline onto the seal ring outer surface and shaft grooves.
8) Apply ATF to new seal rings and install them.

INSPECTION
^ Check all parts for hole, score, or dirt.
^ Check the play of the extension end, and if necessary, adjust it.