Section 16 (Overhaul): Differential: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Kia Rio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not remove side bearings unless necessary.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Differential Assembly

Remove two side gears and two thrust washers.
NOTE:
- Use protective plates in vise to prevent damage to differential.
- Insert punch into spring pin hole from ring gear side.
Place gear case on a vise and knock pin out with suitable pin punch and hammer. Then remove two thrust washers, two pinion gears and pinion shaft.

Fig 2: Removing Spring Pin
Remove side bearing inner race (side opposite ring gear) from gear case with SST(0K130 171 013).

Fig 3: Removing Side Bearing Opposite Ring Gear
Remove speedometer drive gear.
Remove side bearing (ring gear side) from gear case with SST(0K670 990 AA0).

Fig 4: Removing Side Bearing On Ring Gear