Chassis

Disassembly and Assembly - Differential Carrier

6steps
~46min
3/5difficulty
2special tools
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

205-1016
Installer, Differential Bearing
TKIT-2014D-ROW2
TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Handle
Two-leg puller

DISASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the differential housing.
    Refer to: Differential Carrier (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
  2. Both sides.
    Using the general equipment, remove and discard the differential bearings.
    Use the general equipment: Two-jaw puller.
  3. NOTICE: Make sure the mating surfaces are clean and free of oil, dirt and debris.

    Clean and inspect the differential bearing mating surface.

ASSEMBLY

  1. Both sides.
    Using the special tool(s), install new differential bearings.
    Use the special service tool(s): 205-1016 Installer, Differential Bearing, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.
  2. Check the differential ring gear backlash.
    Refer to: Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
  3. Install the differential housing.
    Refer to: Differential Carrier (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).

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