Maintenance, Service, and Repair
DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Disassemble
1. Remove the transmission from the vehicle. Refer to
information on removing the transmission.
2. Thoroughly clean the transmission assembly before disassembly.
3. Remove the left and right axles from the transmission assembly. Refer to Rear Axle section for
information on removing the axles.
4. Suspend the differential case over a drain pan that can hold a minimum of 2-quarts of oil.
5. Remove the differential case cover being careful
not to bend or damage the case cover flange or the
sealing surface of the differential case.
6. Remove the differential bearing caps and remove
the differential assembly from the housing.
NOTE: The bearing caps are marked for
7. Remove both bearings from the differential case.
identification. When the transmission
is reassembled they must be installed
in their original position.
Transmission
Transmission-Removal
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