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.
Center Differential: Disassembly
- INSPECT HIGH SPEED OUTPUT GEAR RADIAL AND THRUST CLEARANCE
- Using a feeler gauge, measure the high speed output gear thrust clearance.
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Standard clearance:
0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 in.)
Maximum clearance:
0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)
- Using a dial indicator, measure the high speed output gear radial clearance.
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Standard clearance:
0.035 - 0.091 mm (0.00138 - 0.00358 in.)
Maximum clearance:
0.091 mm (0.00358 in.)
- Using a feeler gauge, measure the high speed output gear thrust clearance.
- REMOVE FRONT DRIVE GEAR PIECE
- Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
- Using SST and a press, remove the front drive gear piece.
SST 09950-00020, 09950-60010(09951-00320)
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the center differential assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT TAPER ROLLER BEARING
Using SST and a press, remove the front taper roller bearing.
SST 09950-00020
NOTE: Set the claw of SST to the bearing inner race securely. - REMOVE HIGH SPEED OUTPUT GEAR
- REMOVE 2 NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS
- REMOVE HIGH AND LOW CLUTCH SLEEVE
- REMOVE HIGH SPEED OUTPUT GEAR BUSHING AND CLUTCH HUB
- Using SST, remove the high speed output gear bushing and clutch hub.
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SST 09950-00020, 09950-00030, 09950-60010 (09951-00320)
- Using a magnetic finger, remove the straight pin from the differential front case.
- Using SST, remove the high speed output gear bushing and clutch hub.
- REMOVE REAR TAPER ROLLER BEARING
Using SST and a press, remove the rear taper roller bearing.
SST 09950-00020, 09950-60010 (09951-00320)
NOTE: Set the claw of SST to the bearing inner race securely. - REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL REAR CASE
Remove the 12 bolts and differential rear case.
- REMOVE THRUST WASHER AND REAR SIDE GEAR
- REMOVE PINION SHAFT, 2 PINION GEARS AND 2 THRUST WASHERS
- Remove the straight pin from the pinion shaft.
- Remove the pinion shaft, 2 pinion gears and thrust washers.
- Remove the front side gear and thrust washer.
- REMOVE LOW GEAR
Using a plastic hammer, tap and remove the low gear.
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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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