Center Differential Carrier

Center Differential Carrier
REMOVAL
Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle.
Remove the rear wheel speed sensor, and separate the extension case from the transmission case.
Pull out the rear driveshaft.
Using the special tools, pull out the center differential carrier assembly.





ST1 32005145 PULLER SET
ST2 32005174 PULLER SET

Pull out the shim(s) from transmission case.

INSTALLATION
Install the center differential assembly with the shim(s).

Note: Insert the center differential assembly and shim(s) completely into the bearing shoulder bottom.

Insert the rear driveshaft.
Connect the transmission case and extension case, and install the rear wheel speed sensor.
Install the transmission assembly onto vehicle.





DISASSEMBLY
Remove the seal rings.





(A) Seal ring
Using a press and the special tool, remove the ball bearing.
ST 32005091 REMOVER





Remove the snap ring, and pull out the shaft from the center differential assembly.





(A) Snap ring
(B) Shaft
Remove the thrust washers, pinion gears, and washers from the center differential assembly.





(A) Pinion gear
Pull out the intermediate shaft and thrust bearing.

ASSEMBLY
Install the thrust washer onto the intermediate shaft.
Install thrust bearing onto the intermediate shaft.
Install the pinion gears and washers.
Insert the shaft into the center differential assembly.
Install the snap ring.
Using a press, install a new ball bearing into the center differential assembly.
ST 32005088 REMOVER





(A) Plate
(B) Center differential carrier

Apply Vaseline onto the seal ring outer surface and shaft grooves.
Apply ATF to new seal rings and install them.

INSPECTION
^ Check all parts for hole, score, or dirt.
^ Check the play of the extension end, and if necessary, adjust it.