Front Differential Case Disassemble (With E-Locker)

Front Differential Case Disassemble (With E-Locker)

Disassemble Procedure

1. Remove the differential side bearings. Refer to Differential Side Bearing Replacement (Front Drive Axle).





Note: The ring gear mounting bolts have left handed threads.

2. Remove the ring gear mounting bolts




3. Using a brass drift and a hammer, remove the ring gear from the differential carrier case.
4. Remove the electronic locking differential coil from the carrier case. Refer to Front Electronic Locking Differential Coil Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the pins (1) from the differential carrier case (2).




6. Remove the fasteners (1) from the differential carrier case (2).




7. Insert a screw driver in the slot on the side of the differential carrier case.




8. Using the screw driver, separate the differential carrier case (1) and (2).




9. Remove the front differential preload spring (1) from the differential carrier case (2).




10. Remove the (1) shim, locking side gear (2) and the electronic locking differential plate (3) from the differential carrier case (4).




11. Using a hammer and a long 5/32 punch, remove the roll pin (2) from the differential carrier case (1).




12. Remove the pinion shaft (4), side gears (2), thrust washers (1) from the differential carrier case (3).




13. Remove the side gear (1) and the shim (2) from the differential carrier case (3).