Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Disassembly

Install the special tools.
1. Install the thrust element.
2. Insert the tapered insert.
3. Attach the basic tool.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Special Tools
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Pull the taper roller bearings off the differential.
1. Install the half shells of the insert (Part No. 44802 of the special tool).
2. Attach the half shells (Part No. 44797 of the special tool) to the basic tool.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Taper Roller Bearings From Differential
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Using the special tool, preload the bearing and remove it.

Fig 3: Removing Bearing
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Repeat sub-operations to for the other taper roller bearing.
Remove the speedometer drive gear/speedometer trigger wheel.
- Speedometer drive gear (2.5L engine)
- Speedometer trigger wheel (2.0L engine)
  
  Fig 4: Removing Speedometer Drive Gear/Speedometer Trigger Wheel
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Remove the gear.
- Remove the bolts.
- Disconnect the gear by lightly tapping.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Gear
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