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Center Differential Carrier: Disassembly

  1. Remove the seal rings.
    Fig 1: Identifying Seal Rings
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  2. Using a press and the ST, remove the ball bearing.

    ST 498077600 REMOVER

    Fig 2: Identifying Ball Bearing
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  3. Remove the snap ring, and pull out the shaft from the center differential assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring And Shaft
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  4. Remove the thrust washers, pinion gears, and washers from the center differential assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pinion Gear
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  5. Pull out the intermediate shaft and thrust bearing.