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Differential side shaft

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  1. Drain the differential gear oil if necessary.
  2. Remove the carrier cover bolts and separate the carrier cover from the gear carrier using Tool.

    Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the mating surface.
    • Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the mating surface.
      Fig 1: Locating Carrier Cover Bolts
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  3. Remove side oil seal.
    CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.
    Fig 2: Identifying Side Oil Seal
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  4. Remove snap ring (hole side) using suitable tool.
    Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring (Hole Side)
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  5. Remove differential side shaft assembly out of gear carrier using suitable tool.
    NOTE: Tap on differential side shaft assembly from side gear side.
    Fig 4: Identifying Differential Side Shaft Assembly
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  6. Remove snap ring (differential side shaft side).
  7. Press differential side shaft out of differential side shaft bearing.
    CAUTION: Do not drop differential side shaft.
    Fig 5: Pressing Side Shaft Out Of Side Shaft Bearing
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