Differential Case: Disassembly

1. Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
2. Remove the 8 bolts.
3. Using a copper hammer, tap out the ring gear.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts

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1. Using SST, remove the tapered roller bearing.

   SST 09950-00020, 09950-00030, 09950-40011 (09957-04010), 09950-60010 (09951- 00350)

   HINT:

   Set the claw of SST to the bearing inner race securely.

2. Remove the vehicle speed sensor drive gear.

Fig 2: Removing Tapered Roller Bearing Using SST

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Using SST, remove the tapered roller bearing.

SST 09950-40011, 09950-60010 (09951-00350)

HINT:

Set the claw of SST to the bearing inner race at the position where the differential case is indented.

Fig 3: Removing Tapered Roller Bearing Using SST

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Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of one side gear while holding one pinion toward the differential case.

1. Standard backlash: 0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.0020 to 0.0079 in.) 

If the backlash is not within the specification, install the correct thrust washer to the side gears.

Fig 4: Measuring Backlash Of One Side Gear

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1. Using a pin punch and a hammer, tap out the straight pin.
2. Remove the pinion shaft from the differential case.
3. Remove the 2 pinions and side gears with the 4 thrust washers from each gear.