Front Differential Assembly: Disassembly

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DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the right and left snap rings from differential, and then remove the two axle drive shafts. (Non-TURBO model)
  NOTE: During reassembly, reinstall each axle drive shaft in the same place from which it was removed.
2. Loosen the twelve bolts and remove the hypoid driven gear.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Hypoid Driven Gear
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3. Drive out the straight pin from differential assembly toward hypoid driven gear.
  ST 899904100 REMOVER
  
  Fig 2: Driving Out Straight Pin From Differential Assembly Toward Hypoid Driven Gear
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4. Pull out the pinion shaft, and remove the differential bevel pinion and gear and washer.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Differential Bevel Pinion, Gear & Washer
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5. Remove the roller bearing using ST.
  ST 899524100 PULLER SET
  
  Fig 4: Removing Roller Bearing Using ST
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SIDE RETAINER
1. Remove the O-ring.
  
  Fig 5: Removing O-Ring
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2. Remove the oil seal.
  NOTE: Do not reuse the oil seal. Prepare a new oil seal.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Oil Seal
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