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 (0.00433 to 0.00827 in.)

HINT:

Perform the measurement at 3 or more positions around the circumference of the ring gear.

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

Distance from center to runout measurement point:

30 mm (1.18 in.)

Maximum Runout:

Item	Specified Condition
Vertical runout	0.15 mm (0.00591 in.)
Lateral runout	0.15 mm (0.00591 in.)

Using an E14 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 4 bolts.

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

Using SST, remove the 2 oil seals.

SST

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Using SST and a hammer, unstake the nut.

SST

09930-00010

Using SST to hold the companion flange, 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 assembly.

SST

09308-10010

Remove the oil slinger from the drive pinion.

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

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Using SST, remove the front tapered roller bearing (outer).

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

Remove the bearing spacer.

Using a screwdriver, remove the union.

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

Using SST and a press, remove the rear tapered roller bearing (inner) and washer from the drive pinion.

SST

09950-00020

HINT:

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

NOTICE:

Do not drop the drive pinion.

Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the rear tapered roller bearing (outer).

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)

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

SST

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

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 differential case bearings (inner) from the differential case.

SST

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09950-40011(09951-04020,09952-04010,09953-04030,09954-04010,09955-04061,09957-04010,09958-04011)

HINT:

Set the claws of SST into the notches in the differential case.

Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the differential case.

Using a 5 mm pin punch and hammer, tap out the straight pin.

Remove the parts shown in the illustration from the differential case.

Check that the differential pinion and differential side gear are not damaged.
If the differential pinion or differential side gear is damaged, replace the differential gear kit.

Check that the differential case is not damaged.
If the differential case is damaged, replace it.

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

SST

09308-00010

Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

Remove the side gear shaft from the differential tube.

Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

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

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NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the bearing.
   
2. Do not drop the shaft.