Differential Carrier Replacement

Fig. 12 Differential Carrier Removal:

Fig. 13 Loosening Differential Carrier:

1. Remove axle shaft, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft, Conventional Fixed/Floating/Service and Repair.
2. Remove differential to propeller shaft connection, then support propeller shaft with wire.
3. Remove carrier attaching nuts and strike lower part of differential carrier assembly with a square piece of lumber several times to remove assembly.
CAUTION: Loosen, do not remove upper nut to prevent differential from falling.
4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. When differential carrier is installed, apply semi-drying sealant to differential carrier mounting surface.
b. Torque propeller shaft nuts to 22-25 lb-ft.