Chassis
Disassembly and Assembly - Differential Carrier
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6steps
~46min
3/5difficulty
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment
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205-1016 Installer, Differential Bearing TKIT-2014D-ROW2 TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW |
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205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle |
| Two-leg puller | |
DISASSEMBLY
- Remove the differential housing.
Refer to: Differential Carrier (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation). - Both sides.
Using the general equipment, remove and discard the differential bearings.
Use the general equipment: Two-jaw puller..jpg)
NOTICE: Make sure the mating surfaces are clean and free of oil, dirt and debris.
Clean and inspect the differential bearing mating surface..jpg)
ASSEMBLY
- 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..jpg)
- Check the differential ring gear backlash.
Refer to: Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures). - Install the differential housing.
Refer to: Differential Carrier (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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