Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Differential: Disassembly
- Remove and discard the roll pin from the differential. Use the General Equipment: Punch
- Remove the differential pin.
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NOTE: Do not mix the washers from the side or spider gears. Assembly of the differential with the wrong washers can cause excessive wear to the differential carrier, spider or side gears.
Rotate the side gears along with the spider gears and remove the side gears and the spider gears.
- Side gear
- Spider gear
- Remove the washers from the side and spider gears, but keep the washers with the gear that it was originally assembled with.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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