Manual Transaxle: Differential: Disassembly

Remove differential side bearings:
1. Install button 8491 - 1 to differential case (Fig 1 ).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Tool 8491
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2. Set up Tool 5048 (5048 - 1, -4, -6) as shown in (Fig 2 ).
3. Remove differential side bearing (Fig 3 ). Same procedure/tools work for both sides.
Fig 2: Identifying Puller 5048
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Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearing
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Remove ring gear-to-case bolts (Fig 4 ) and remove ring gear.

Fig 4: Removing Ring Gear-To-Differential Case Bolts
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Using three ring gear bolts as forcing screws (Fig 5 ), separate differential support from case (Fig 6 ).

Fig 5: Removing Separate Differential Case Halves
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Fig 6: Separating Differential Support Plate
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Remove side gear thrust washer (Fig 7 ).

Fig 7: Removing Side Gear Thrust Washer
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Remove side gear (Fig 8 ).

Fig 8: Removing Differential Side Gear
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Remove long pinion shaft (Fig 9 ).

Fig 9: Removing Long Pinion Shaft
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Remove both short pinion shafts (Fig 10 ).

Fig 10: Removing Short Pinion Shaft
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Remove pinion shaft retainer (Fig 11 ).

Fig 11: Removing Pinion Shaft Retaining Ring
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Remove four pinion gears and thrust washers (Fig 12 ).

Fig 12: Removing Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer
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Remove side gear (Fig 13 ).

Fig 13: Removing Differential Side Gear
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Remove side gear thrust washer (Fig 14 ).

Fig 14: Removing Side Gear Thrust Washer
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