Removal Procedure
- Remove the case extension housing. Refer to Case Extension Housing Replacement .
- Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
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- Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position.
- Place the J 42562
between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft. See Special Tools .
- Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (512) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
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- Remove the differential carrier (700).
- Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (509) from the output shaft.
- Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening.
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- Inspect the output shaft (510) for the following:
- Stripped splines
- Damaged retainer ring groove
- Damaged bushing journals