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CD099
5. Place the pinion housing with new gasket onto the
differential housing; then secure with the existing
cap screws. Tighten to 23 ft-lb.
NOTE: If a new differential housing is being
installed, tighten the cap screws to 28 ft-lb.
CD103
Disassembling Differential Assembly
NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a rear
gear case.
1. Using a T-40 torx wrench, remove the cap screws
securing the pinion housing. Account for the coupler,
fork, and spring (differential only).
GC015
2. Using a T-40 torx wrench, remove the cap screws
securing the differential cover. Account for and make
note of the ID tag location for assembling purposes.
GC003
3. Using a plastic mallet, tap lightly to remove the dif-
ferential cover. Account for an O-ring.
KX174
NOTE: If the cover is difficult to remove, pry on
the cover in more than one recessed location.
4. Remove the splined coupler, shifter fork, pin, and
spring of the differential lock assembly and set aside.
Note position of parts for assembling purposes.
KX175
5. Remove the left differential bearing flange assembly
and account for a shim. Mark the shim as left-side.