Case Assembly, Differential: Disassembly: Disassembly

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Fig 1: Ring Gear Bolts

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Remove differential ring gear-to-case bolts (1).

Fig 2: Removing Ring Gear
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Using brass drift (1), remove ring gear (2).

Fig 3: Bearing Removal
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Remove bearings (2) from the differential case (3) with Puller/Press (special tool #C-293-PA, Puller, Press) (5), Adapters (special tool #C-293-37, Block Set, Puller) (1) and Puller Extension (special tool #SP-3289, Extension, Puller) (4).

Fig 4: Differential Mounted
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Install the differential to Mounting Plate (special tool #9630, Fixture, Diff. Case Holding) (2) to the differential (1) and then install the assembly into a bench vise.

Fig 5: Roll Pin Removal
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Drive out pinion shaft-to-case roll pin using hammer and suitable punch.

Fig 6: Removing Pinion Shaft
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Using brass drift (2), drive out pinion shaft (1).

Fig 7: Installing Fixture
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Install Fixture (special tool #9631, Fixture, Holding) (1) into differential side gear.

Fig 8: Rotate Differential Gears
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Rotate Fixture (special tool #9631, Fixture, Holding) (1) to gain access to and remove pinion gears and thrust washers.

Fig 9: Side Gears & Thrust Washers
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Remove differential side gears (4) and thrust washers (5).