Rear Differential Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

Remove differential cover (1).
Remove breather plug (2) from differential cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Differential Cover
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Remove differential side bearing stopper and then remove differential side bearing retainer.
Special tool

(A): 09923-58520

Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Bearing Stopper
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Using some appropriate rod (1), drive out differential side bearing outer races (2).
NOTE: When driving out differential side bearing outer races, be very careful not to cause damage to tooth surface of bevel gear.
Remove bevel gear assembly (3).

Fig 3: Removing Bevel Gear Assembly
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Remove bevel gear bolts (1) and then remove drive bevel gear (2).
Remove differential side bearings (3).

Fig 4: Removing Bevel Gear Bolts
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Drive out differential side pinion shaft pin with special tool and hammer.
Special tool

(B): 09922-85811
Disassemble differential side gears (2), pinions (3), washers and shaft (4) in differential case (1).

Fig 5: Removing Differential Side Gears, Pinions, Washers And Shaft In Differential Case
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Remove caulking of bevel pinion nut with special tool and power wrench (1).
Special tool

(C): 09930-40113

Fig 6: Removing Caulking Of Bevel Pinion Nut
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Remove Companion Flange (1) And Washer From Drive Bevel Pinion, and then drive out drive bevel pinion.
Special tool

(D): 09913-85230

(E): 09913-65135

Fig 7: Removing Companion Flange And Washer From Drive Bevel Pinion
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Remove rear bearing (2) from drive bevel pinion (1) by using bearing puller (3) and press.

Fig 8: Removing Rear Bearing From Drive Bevel Pinion
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Using a hammer and brass bar (1), drive out front bearing outer race (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Drive Out Front Bearing Outer Race
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Using a hammer and brass bar (1), drive out rear bearing outer race (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Drive Out Rear Bearing Outer Race

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