Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 361

NON TYPE C SAFE-T-TRACK DIFFERENTIAL 4B-5
Fig. 48-4 Removing Differential Side Bearing
9. Partially install two bolts on opposite sides of ring
gear.
10. Remove ring gear from case by alternately tapping on
bolts.
CAUTION: Do not pry between case and ring
gear.
11. Remove pinion shaft lock screw and washer and tap
out pinion shaft from case.
12. Remove preload spring retainer and springs from
case (Fig. 4B-5).
13. Rotate side gears until pinions are in open area of
case. Remove pinions and thrust washers.
14. Remove a side gear, clutch pack and shims from case.
Note location in case to aid in reassembly. Remove
side gear clutch pack and shims from opposite side.
NOTE: If a side gear of clutch pack cannot be
readily removed from case, drive out with brass
drift (Fig. 4B-6).
15. Remove clutch plate guides and separate shims and
clutch plates from side gears.
Fig. 48-5 Removing Preload Springs and Retainer
-
B
Series
- "0"
Axle
NOTE: Keep clutch plates in their original lo-
cation in clutch pack.
Fig. 4 8 - 6 Driving Out Clutch Pack
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B Series
-
"0" Axle