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HINT:
Set the dial indicator to the rearmost position (upper side in the illustration) of the area
around where the side oil seal tapped in.
Approximately 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) clearance between the side bearing (outer race) and
the side gear shaft snap ring is sufficient enough for the washer to move slightly.
Fig. 97: Installing Dial Indicator To Rear Differential Carrier Assy
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Using snap ring pliers, remove the side gear shaft snap ring on the drive pinion side.
HINT:
For reassembly purposes, measure the thickness of the side gear shaft snap ring. Write down
the result.
Remove the dial indicator and loosen the SST bolt.
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Fig. 98: Removing Side Gear Shaft Snap Ring On Drive Pinion Side
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d.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SNAP RING
a. Using SST and a hammer, create a clearance between the side bearing (outer race) on the
ring gear and side gear shaft snap ring.
SST 09608-32010, 09950-70010 (09951-07200)
HINT:
The clearance cannot be seen, but tapping the SST with a hammer three or four times should
be enough.
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Fig. 99: Creating Clearance Between Side Bearing (Outer Race) On Ring Gear And
Side Gear Shaft Snap Ring
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b. Using snap ring pliers, remove the side gear shaft snap ring on the ring gear side.
HINT:
For reassembly purposes, measure the thickness of the side gear shaft snap ring. Write down the
result.
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Fig. 100: Removing Side Gear Shaft Snap Ring On Ring Gear Side
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e.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
a. Tighten the SST bolt and push out the outer race on the ring gear side.
SST 09571-50010
b. Remove the SST.
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Fig. 101: Removing Rear Differential Case Bearing
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f.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
a. Raise the ring gear side of the differential case slightly to remove the drive pinion side outer
race.
HINT:
For reassembly, check the installation position of the outer race and of the side gear shaft snap ring
before removing the outer race. Write down the result.
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Fig. 102: Removing Rear Differential Case Bearing
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g.REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSY
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Fig. 103: Removing Rear Differential Case Sub-Assy
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h.REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT
a. Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut.
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Fig. 104: Removing Rear Drive Pinion Nut
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i.REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSY REAR
a. Using SST, remove the companion flange.
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