Rear Axle Disassemble

Rear Axle Disassemble

Tool Required
^ J23907 Slide Hammer
^ J25070 Heat Gun
^ J293692 Bushing and Bearing Remover 23 in
^ J42155 Differential Lifting Tool
^ J42173 Differential Holding Fixture
^ J42194 Bearing Race Remover





1. Remove the differential mount and bolts.





2. Remove the drain plug (1) and washer (2) and allow the fluid to drain.





3. Remove the fill plug (3), lubricant tag (2), and washer (1).





4. Remove the vehicle speed sensor and bolt.





5. Remove the cover left (3) and bolts (2).
6. Remove the O-ring (4) and oil seal (1) from the cover.
7. Remove the magnet (5) from the carrier.





8. Install the differential assembly (1) onto the J42173 (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

9. Install 4 M8 x 1.25 bolts (3).
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





10. Remove the cover right (3) and bolts (2) from the differential.
11. Remove the O-ring (4) and oil seal (1) from the cover.





Important: Note and mark the location of the cover rear bolt/stud for assembly.

12. Remove the cover rear (2), bolts (3), bolt/stud (4), and O-ring (1).





13. Install 2 M10 x 1.5 nuts onto the transmission stud (1). Remove the stud from the differential.
14. Remove the bolts (2) and mount (3) from the differential. Note and mark the position and direction of the mount.





15. Remove the C-clip (1) from the output shaft.





16. Install the J42155 into the groove of the output shaft in order to remove the differential case assembly.





17. Remove the pinion housing/cage bolts (1).





18. Heat the differential housing, around the pinion housing, using J25070. Heating the housing will ease in pinion removal.





19. Remove the pinion housing/cage assembly (2) and shims (1) from the differential housing. Mark or tag the shims for assembly.
Locate 2 screwdrivers or pry bars to the flange area of the pinion housing/cage to ease in removal.





20. Install the J42194 into the cover right in order to remove the bearing race and shims.
21. Position the cover right into a hydraulic press.





22. Using a hydraulic press, remove the bearing race (1) and shims (2). Mark or tag the shims for assembly.





23. Install the J293692 into the cover left bearing.
24. Install the J23907to the J293692 in order to remove the bearing.





25. Remove the bearing (1).





26. Install the J42194 into the differential housing, behind the left bearing race, in order to remove the bearing race and shim.
27. Position the housing into a hydraulic press.





28. Using a hydraulic press, remove the race (2) and shim or shims (1) from the differential housing. Mark or tag the shims for assembly.