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Differential Case Assembly

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  1. Remove right and left snap rings from differential, and then remove two axle drive shafts.
    NOTE: During reassembly, reinstall each axle drive shaft in the same place from which it was removed.
  2. Loosen twelve bolts and remove hypoid driven gear.
    Fig 1: Removing Hypoid Driven Gear
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  3. Drive out straight pin from differential assembly toward hypoid driven gear.
    1. ST 899904100 REMOVER
    Fig 2: Driving Straight Pin From Differential Assembly
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  4. Pull out pinion shaft, and remove differential bevel pinion, gear and washer.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Bevel Pinion, Gear & Washer
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  5. Remove roller bearing using ST.
    1. ST 899524100 PULLER SET
    Fig 4: Removing Roller Bearing
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