Hummer H1 Service Manual page 566

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DIFFERENTIAL
COVER
AXLE HOLDING
FIXTURE J–3409-01
Figure 9-62: Axle Mounted In Holding Fixture
7. Position housing so cover faces up. Remove twelve bolts
and cover from housing (Figure 9-62).
8. Mark bearing caps and housing for assembly and remove
bearing caps (Figure 9-63).
AXLE
HOUSING
SPREADER
J–24385-01
DIAL INDICATOR
J–8001
Figure 9-63: Housing Spreader Mounting
9. Install axle housing spreader J–3409-01 into holes in axle
holding fixture adapters and install dial indicator J–8001
to read from each end of housing as shown. Then set dial
indicator at 0.020 in. (0.5 mm).
CAUTION: Over-tightening of axle housing spreader will
damage axle housing.
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10. Spread housing 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) and remove dial
11. Remove differential assembly, two bearing cups, and
SHIM
AXLE
HOUSING
BEARING CAP
12. Relieve pressure on axle housing spreader and remove
CAUTION: To avoid damage, do not chisel or wedge ring
gear from axle assembly.
13. Remove eight bolts and ring gear from differential
HOUSING
14. Rotate housing 90 degrees. Secure cover to housing with
indicator.
shims from housing (Figure 9-64). Tag bearing shims and
bearing cups for assembly.
DIFFERENTIAL
ASSEMBLY
BEARING CUP
Figure 9-64: Differential Assembly
from housing.
assembly (Figure 9-65).
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
RING GEAR
Figure 9-65: Ring Gear Removal
two bolts (Figure 9-66).
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BEARING
SHIM
CUP
AXLE HOUSING
SPREADER J–3409-01
HOUSING