Differential Case Disassemble

Tools Required

• KM-520  Remover/Installer. See Special Tools .
• J 22888-20A  Bearing Puller with J 22888-35 Puller Legs. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Differential Cover & Bolts
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1. Remove the differential cover bolts, the differential cover, and the differential cover gasket.
Fig 2: Bearing-Adjusting Ring, Retainer Plate & Bolt
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2. Remove the bearing-adjusting ring retainer plate bolt and the bearing-adjusting ring retainer plate.
Fig 3: Bearing-Adjusting Ring & KM-520
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3. Remove the bearing-adjusting ring using the KM-520  (1). See Special Tools .
Fig 4: Right-Side Bearing-Retainer & Bolts
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4. Remove the right-side bearing-retainer bolts and the right-side bearing retainer.
Fig 5: Differential Assembly & Transaxle Case
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5. Remove the differential assembly from the transaxle case.
Fig 6: Ring Gear & Bolts
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6. Remove the ring gear bolts.
Fig 7: Ring Gear & Differential Housing
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7. Separate the ring gear from the differential housing.
Fig 8: Pinion Gear Shaft, Lock Pin & Differential Housing
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8. Drive the pinion gear shaft lock pin from the differential housing and the pinion gear shaft.
Fig 9: Pinion Gear Shaft
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9. Remove the pinion gear shaft.
Fig 10: Pinion Gear, Washers & Side Gears
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10. Remove the pinion gears and the washers.
11. Remove the side gears and the side thrust washers.
Fig 11: Differential Bearings & J 22888-20A
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12. Remove both of the differential bearings using the J 22888-20A  (1) with the puller legs J 22888-35  . See Special Tools .
Fig 12: Speedometer Drive Gear
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13. Remove the speedometer drive gear from the differential gear housing.