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Repair procedures: Disassembly

  1. Clamp the differential case in a vise.
  2. Remove the differential drive retaining bolts (A) and remove the differential drive gear (B) from the case (C).
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Drive Retaining Bolts
    G06801119Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the taper bearing (A).
  4. Drive out the lock pin (B) from the hole A using a punch.
    Fig 2: Locating Taper Bearing
    G06801120Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Drive out the pinion shaft.
  6. Remove the pinion gear, washers, side gear and spacers.
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