Differential Case Disassembly

Put matchmarks on the front differential ring gear and differential case.

Remove the 12 bolts.

Using a plastic hammer, tap on the front differential ring gear to remove it from the case.

Using SST, remove the front differential case front tapered roller bearing from the differential case.

SST

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09950-00030
09950-60010(09951-00480)

Using SST, remove the front differential case front tapered roller bearing outer race and shim from the transaxle housing.

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Using SST, remove the front differential case rear tapered roller bearing from the differential case.

SST

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09950-00030
09950-60010(09951-00480)

Using SST, remove the front differential case rear tapered roller bearing outer race from the transaxle case.

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Using a pin punch (3 mm) and hammer, remove the straight pin.

NOTICE:

Before removing the straight pin, unstake it with a pin punch.

Remove the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft from the differential case.

Remove the 2 front differential pinions, 2 pinion thrust washers, 2 front differential side gears, and 2 side gear thrust washers from the differential case.

Using SST and a hammer, remove the front transaxle case oil seal from the transaxle housing.

SST

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09950-70010(09951-07200)

Using SST and a hammer, remove the transaxle case oil seal from transaxle case.

SST

09950-60010(09951-00650)
09950-70010(09951-07100)