Differential Carrier: Disassembly

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1.

Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .

2.

Using the general equipment, remove and discard the differential bearings. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) 2 Jaw Puller., 205-D061 (D83T-4205-C2) Step Plate.

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3.

Remove and discard the ring gear bolts.

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4.

NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.

Using the brass punch and a soft face hammer, remove the ring gear. Use the General Equipment: Punch Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer

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5.

NOTE: The differential flange and ring gear flange must be free of any old retaining compound material. Make sure both surfaces are clean and free of oil, dust and debris. Failure to clean the surfaces can result in ring gear runout concerns.

NOTE: Use solvent and Scotch-Brite ® pads to remove.

Clean all traces of the old retaining compound material from the differential flange.