Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Disassembly

Inspect the differential.
- Inspect for damaged or worn gears.
- Inspect for cracked or damaged gear case.
Remove the differential cover.
1. Remove the differential cover bolts.
2. Remove the differential cover screws.
3. Remove the differential cover.
Fig 1: Removing Differential Cover
Remove the differential side gear thrust washer and differential side gear.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer And Differential Side Gear
Remove the differential pinion shaft lock pins.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Pins
Remove the differential pinion shaft cage.
1. Remove the differential pinion shafts.
2. Remove the differential pinion shaft cage.
Fig 4: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Cage
Remove the differential pinion gears and thrust washers.

Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Gears And Thrust Washers
Remove the differential side gear and thrust washer.

Fig 6: Removing Differential Side Gear And Thrust Washer
Using the special tools, remove the bearing (speedometer drive gear side).

Fig 7: Removing Bearing (Speedometer Drive Gear Side)
Remove the speedometer drive gear.
Remove the differential bearing.

Fig 8: Removing Differential Bearing