Inspecting The Axle Before Disassembly; Disassembly - Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual

4A2–14 DIFFERNTIAL (REAR)
Inspecting the Axle Before

Disassembly

1. Remove the axle cover from the rear axle and drain
the axle lubricant into a suitable container.
2. Check ring gear backlash. Refer to "BACKLASH
ADJUSTMENT" in this section. This information can
be used to determine the cause of the axle problem. It
will also help when setting up the shim packs for
locating and preloading the differential cage.
3. Check case for metal chips and shavings. Determine
where these ships and shavings come from, such as
a broken gear or bearing cage.
f If possible, determine the cause of the axle problem
before disassembly.
Disassembly
1. Remove axle shafts.
f Refer to axle shaft replacement in this section.
2. Remove ABS sensor.
3. Remove bearing caps and bolts.
f Mark the caps and the housing as left and right.
CAUTION: Bearing caps are machined with the
housing and must be assembled in the same
position as removed. Note the matched letter
stamped on the caps and carrier. When assembled,
the letters on the caps must agree in both the
hosizontal and vertical position with the letters on
the carrier.
4. Remove Differential case.
f Pry the case from the axle housing at the differential
"window".
5. Remove side bearing outer races and shims.
f Mark the races and shims as left and right, and
place them with the bearing cups.
6. Remove differential side bearings using remover
J–42379 and plug J–39830.
f Select insert ; 303174 and collet halves ; 44801 in
remover kit J–42379.
7. Remove ring gear bolts.
420RW003
f Ring gear bolts use right handed threads.
CAUTION: DO not pry the ring gear from the case.
This will damage the ring and the differential case.
420RW010
415RW003