Differential Assembly: Disassembly
- Remove differential bearings only if they are to be replaced. Remove differential ring gear attaching bolts and separate ring gear from differential housing. See Fig 1 .
- Remove snap ring, then push out differential pinion gear shaft. Remove pinion gears and side gears along with thrust washers from housing. If ring gear requires replacement, pinion shaft must also be replaced as they are serviced as a complete set.
NOTE:
Before left side bearing can be removed, speedometer drive gear be pulled from housing.