2 Removing the Existing Differential
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2.6
Removing the Differential Center
IMPORTANT:
YOU
MUST
SPREAD THE HOUSING
Spreading the differential housing with a differential case
spreader is a step which is critical to set up bearing pre-load
(See Figure 3.). Improper pre-load will result in undue bearing
wear, increased stresses in the differential center, increased
running noise, and ultimately, ring and pinion gear damage.
Remove both bearing caps.
Carefully spread the housing (Fig.3.) enough to remove the
differential center. (Refer to your vehicle’s service manual).
NOTE : Do not spread the housing more than 0.50mm [0.020”].
HINT : Be sure not to mix up the left and right hand bearing
cups. Later it will be necessary to know which cup
came from which side.
Once the housing has been adequately spread, the differential may
be removed by pulling forward on the differential carrier.
Figure 3.
