Case Assembly
- Remove differential cover bolts and allow lubricant to drain. Disconnect left end of track rod and tie out of way. Remove rear wheels and brake drums. Remove axle shafts as previously described. Check and record ring gear backlash.
- Mark differential side bearing caps and carrier so that caps can be reinstalled in original positions. Remove bearing caps. Using two wooden hammer handles, pry differential case assembly from carrier. Do not drop or interchange side bearing outer races. Insert suitable adapter (J-2241-11) in bearing hub and remove side bearings using suitable puller (J-22588) with adapter leg (J-22929).
- Remove differential case-to-ring gear bolts and tap ring gear off case using a soft faced hammer. Remove differential pinion shaft retaining pin using a suitable pin punch. Remove pinion shaft, gears, side gears and thrust washers.