Exploded View

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Differential With Torque Specifications

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Special Tools Required 

• Holder handle 07JAB-001020A
• Companion flange holder 07RAB-TB4010B

1. Carefully clamp the rear differential in a bench vise.
   Fig 2: Clamping Rear Differential In Bench Vise

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2. Remove the output shafts (A) from the differential using pry bars (B).
   Fig 3: Identifying Output Shafts And Bars

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3. Remove the output shafts.
   Fig 4: Identifying Output Shafts

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4. Remove the ten mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the differential case (A).
   Fig 5: Identifying Differential Case

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5. Make marks on the bearing cap (A), the adjustment screw (B), and the differential carrier (C).
   Fig 6: Identifying Bearing Cap, Adjustment Screw And Differential Carrier

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6. Remove the lock plates (A) and the bearing caps (B).
   Fig 7: Identifying Lock Plates And Bearing Caps

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7. Remove the adjustment screws (A), the bearing outer races (B), and the Torsen LSD assembly (C).
   Fig 8: Identifying Adjustment Screws, Bearing Outer Races And Torsen LSD Assembly

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8. Install the holder handle (A) and the companion flange holder (B) on the companion flange, then remove the locknut (C) and the pinion washer (D).
   Fig 9: Identifying Holder Handle, Companion Flange Holder, Locknut And Pinion Washer

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9. Remove the companion flange using a commercially available bearing puller as shown.
   Fig 10: Removing Companion Flange

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10. Support the differential carrier with a wood block under the driver pinion gear. Remove the pinion spacer (A) and the drive pinion gear (B) by tapping on the drive pinion using a plastic hammer.
    Fig 11: Identifying Pinion Spacer And Drive Pinion Gear

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11. Remove the oil seal (A), the spacer (B), the tapered roller bearing (C), and the bearing outer race (D) from the differential carrier.
    Fig 12: Identifying Oil Seal, Spacer, Tapered Roller Bearing And Bearing Outer Race

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12. Remove the bearing outer race (A) from the differential carrier.
    Fig 13: Identifying Bearing Outer Race

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13. Remove the tapered roller bearing (A) and the thrust washer (B) from the drive pinion (C) using a commercially available bearing separator (D) and a press as shown.
    Fig 14: Identifying Tapered Roller Bearing, Thrust Washer, Drive Pinion And Bearing Separator

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14. Remove the tapered roller bearings from the Torsen LSD assembly using a commercially available bearing puller as shown.
    Fig 15: Removing Tapered Roller Bearings From Torsen LSD Assembly

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15. Make marks on the Torsen LSD assembly and ring gear.
16. Remove the ten mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove ring gear (A).
    Fig 16: Identifying Ring Gear

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17. Remove the breather plate (A), the filler plug (B), the drain plug (C), and the sealing washers.
    Fig 17: Identifying Breather Plate, Filler Plug And Drain Plug

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18. Remove the oil seals.

Fig 18: Removing Oil Seals

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