Differential Case & Ring Gear - Conventional: Disassembly

Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing (4010). For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Ring Gear Bolts
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CAUTION: Do not damage the bolt hole threads.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Ring Gear

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Insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the differential ring gear.
Using the special tools, remove the differential bearings (4221), if necessary.

Fig 3: Removing Differential With 2-jaw Puller
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Remove the bolt.

Fig 4: Identifying Differential Pinion Bolt
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Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).

Fig 5: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft
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Rotate and remove the differential pinion gears (4215) and differential pinion thrust washers (4230).

Fig 6: Identifying Differential Pinion Gears & Thrust Washers
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Remove the differential side gears (4236) and differential side gear thrust washers (4228).

Fig 7: Identifying Differential Side Gears & Side Gear Thrust Washers
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