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.
Differential Carrier: Disassembly
- Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .
- Remove and discard the differential ring gear bolts.
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NOTE: Care should be taken not to damage the differential ring gear bolt hole threads.
Using a brass punch and copper hammer, separate the ring gear from the differential case. Use the General Equipment: Punch Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
- Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft bolt.
- Remove the differential pinion shaft.
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NOTE: Do not over tighten the special tool.
Using the special tool, compress the differential side gear wave washers. Use Special Service Tool: 205-386 (T97T-4205-D) Gauge, Differential (Traction Lock).
- Remove the differential pinion thrust washers and the differential pinion gears.
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NOTE: Note the position of the differential side gear wave washer for reassembly.
Remove the differential side gear assemblies.
- Using the general equipment: remove and discard the differential side bearings. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator
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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.