INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR AND DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BACKLASH
Using SST and a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.
| Backlash |
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| 0.11 to 0.21 mm (0.00433 to 0.00826 in.) |
If the backlash is not as specified, adjust the side bearing preload or perform repairs as necessary.
Tech Tips
Perform the measurement at 3 or more positions around the circumference of the ring gear.
INSPECT FRONT DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | 30 mm (1.18 in.) |
Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the companion flange vertically and laterally.
| Maximum Runout | ||||||
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If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the companion flange.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL VACUUM ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts.
Using a hammer, pry out the actuator from the differential tube.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TUBE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts.
Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap out the differential tube.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL LH
Using SST, tap out the oil seal.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH SLEEVE
Remove the differential clutch sleeve.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR INTER SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the snap ring from the inter shaft.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove the inter shaft.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER DEFLECTOR
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, pry out the bearing retainer deflector.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE NUT
Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST to hold the companion flange, remove the nut.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST, remove the companion flange with dust deflector.
Note
Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
| *1 | Oil Seal |
| *2 | Oil Slinger |
Using SST, remove the oil seal.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
Remove the oil slinger from the drive pinion.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST, remove the roller bearing (inner) from the drive pinion.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
Remove the 10 bolts and tap out the retainer with a plastic-faced hammer.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
Remove the bearing spacer from the drive pinion.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST and a press, press out the roller bearing (inner) and drive pinion plate washer from the drive pinion.
Note
Do not drop the drive pinion.
Tech Tips
If the drive pinion or ring gear is damaged, replace them as a set.
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the roller bearing (outer).
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove the roller bearing (outer).
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING
Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the oil storage ring.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
Tech Tips
Measure the thickness of the case washer.
Tag the bearing outer races so that they can be reinstalled in the correct locations.
Using SST and a press, press out the case bearing (outer) and plate washer from the bearing retainer.
If the bearing is damaged during removal, replace it.
Using SST and a press, press out the case bearing (outer) and plate washer from the differential carrier.
If the bearing is damaged during removal, replace it.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
| *1 | Matchmark |
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.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
Tech Tips
The differential case and case bearings should only be removed when replacement is necessary.
| *a | Notch |
| *b | Turn |
| *c | Hold |
Using SST, remove the 2 case bearings (inner) from the differential case.
Tech Tips
Attach the claws of SST to the notch in the differential case assembly to secure SST.
DISASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
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) Differential pinion gear (2 pieces)
(2) Differential pinion gear thrust washer (2 pieces)
(3) Differential pinion shaft
(4) Differential side gear (2 pieces)
(5) Differential side gear thrust washer (2 pieces)
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR KIT
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.
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Check that the differential case is not damaged.
If the differential case is damaged, replace it.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the 2 bearings.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH HUB
Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
Remove the differential clutch hub.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL RH
Using SST, tap out the oil seal from the differential tube.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
Remove the shaft from the differential tube.
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT RH BEARING
Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
Using SST, a brass bar and a press, press out the shaft RH bearing.
Note
Do not damage the bearing.
Do not drop the shaft.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH SLEEVE AND DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH HUB
Check that there is no wear or damage on the clutch hub and clutch sleeve.
If necessary, replace them.
Check that the clutch sleeve slides smoothly on the clutch hub.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH SLEEVE AND DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR INTER SHAFT
Check that there is no wear or damage on the clutch sleeve and side gear inter shaft.
If necessary, replace clutch sleeve and side gear inter shaft.
Check that clutch sleeve slides smoothly on the side gear inter shaft.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH SLEEVE AND CLUTCH SLEEVE FORK CLEARANCE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the sleeve fork and clutch sleeve.
| Maximum clearance |
|---|
| 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.) |
If the clearance is more than the maximum, replace the fork or clutch sleeve.