Differential Disassembly

Differential Disassembly

Rear Differential:

Special Tools Required
^ Holder handle 07JAB-001020A
^ Companion flange holder 07RAB-TB4010B

1. Carefully clamp the rear differential in a bench vise.





2. Pry out the output shafts (A) with the pry bars (B).





3. Remove the output shafts.





4. Remove the ten mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the differential case.





5. Make marks on the bearing cap, adjustment screw, and differential carrier.





6. Remove the lock plates and bearing caps.





7. Remove the adjustment screws (A), bearing outer races (B), and Torsen LSD assembly (C).





8. Install the holder handle (A) and companion flange holder (B) on the companion flange, then remove the locknut (C) and pinion washer (D).





9. Remove the companion flange using a commercially available bearing puller as shown.





10. Remove the pinion spacer (A) and,the drive pinion gear (B) by tapping on the drive pinion with a plastic hammer. Support the differential carrier with a wood block under the driver pinion gear.





11. Remove the oil seal (A), spacer (B), tapered roller bearing (C), and bearing outer race (D) from the differential carrier.





12. Remove the bearing outer race from the differential carrier.





13. Remove the tapered roller bearing (A) and thrust washer (B) from the drive pinion (C) using a commercially available bearing separator and a press as shown.





14. Remove the tapered roller bearings from the Torsen LSD assembly using a commercially available bearing puller as shown.





15. Make marks on the Torsen LSD assembly and ring gear.
16. Remove the ten mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the ring gear.





17. Remove the breather plate (A), filler plug (B), drain plug (C), and sealing washers.





18. Remove the oil seals.