Front Differential Carrier Assembly Disassembly

Using SST and a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.

SST

09564-32011

Standard backlash:

0.11 to 0.21 mm (0.0043 to 0.0083 in.)

1. If the backlash is not as specified, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.
   

   HINT:

   Perform the measurements at 3 or more positions around the side bearing preload.

Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the companion flange vertically and laterally.

Maximum runout:

Runout	Specified Condition
Vertical runout	0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Lateral runout	0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)

1. If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the companion flange.
   

Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.

Standard preload (at start of torque):

0.49 to 0.78 N*m (5 to 8 kgf*cm, 4.3 to 6.9 in.*lbf)

Using a torque wrench, measure the preload with the teeth of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.

Standard total preload (at start of torque):

0.22 to 0.85 N*m (2 to 9 kgf*cm, 1.9 to 7.7 in.*lbf) + drive pinion preload

1. If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
   

Remove the 4 bolts.

Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap out the differential tube.

Using SST, tap out the oil seal.

SST

09308-00010

Using SST, remove the shaft.

SST

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09950-40011(09951-04010,09952-04010,09953-04020,09954-04010,09955-04011,09957-04010,09958-04011)

Remove the snap ring from the shaft.

Using a screwdriver, pry out the bearing retainer deflector.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.

SST

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Using SST to hold the companion flange in place, remove the nut.

SST

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Using SST, remove the companion flange.

SST

09950-30012(09951-03010,09953-03010,09954-03010,09955-03030,09956-03020)

NOTICE:

Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.

Using SST and a press, press out the dust deflector.

SST

09950-00020
09950-60010(09951-00510)
09950-70010(09951-07150)

NOTICE:

Do not drop the companion flange.

Using SST, remove the oil seal from the differential carrier.

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Remove the oil slinger from the drive pinion.

Using SST, remove the roller bearing (inner) from the drive pinion.

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Remove the bearing spacer.

Remove the 10 bolts and tap out the retainer with a plastic-faced hammer.

Using SST and a press, press out the roller bearing (inner) from the drive pinion.

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NOTICE:

Do not drop the drive pinion.

HINT:

If the drive pinion or ring gear is damaged, replace them as a set.

Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the roller bearing (outer).

Using SST, remove the roller bearing (outer).

SST

09502-12010
09612-65014(09612-01020,09612-01050)

Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the oil storage ring.

Using SST and a press, press out the case bearing (outer race) and case washer from the bearing retainer.

SST

09950-60020(09951-00680)
09950-70010(09951-07150)

1. If the bearing is damaged during removal, replace it.
   

Using SST and a press, press out the case bearing (outer race) and case washer from the differential carrier.

SST

09950-60020(09951-00680)
09950-70010(09951-07150)

1. If the bearing is damaged during removal, replace it.
   

Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.

Remove the 10 ring gear set bolts.

Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.

Using SST, remove the 2 case bearings (inner) from the differential case.

SST

09950-60010(09951-00480)
09950-40011(09951-04020,09952-04010,09953-04030,09954-04010,09955-04061,09953-04020,09958-04011)

HINT:

Fix the claws of SST to the notch in the differential case assembly.

Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the differential case.

Using a pin punch and hammer, tap out the straight pin.

Remove the following parts from the differential case.

1. (1) Differential pinion gear (2 pieces)
   
2. (2) Differential pinion gear thrust washer (2 pieces)
   
3. (3) Differential pinion shaft
   
4. (4) Differential side gear (2 pieces)
   
5. (5) Differential side gear thrust washer (2 pieces)
   

Check that the differential pinion and differential side gear are not damaged.

1. If the differential pinion or differential side gear is damaged, replace the differential gear kit.
   

Check that the differential case is not damaged.

1. If the differential case is damaged, replace it.
   

Using SST, tap out the oil seal from the differential tube.

SST

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Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

Remove the shaft from the differential tube.

Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

Using SST, a brass bar and press, press out the shaft RH bearing.

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NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the bearing.
   

1. Do not drop the shaft.