Disassembly of Standard Differential

8. Remove bolts securing seal retainer to carrier and

Disassembly of Standard Differential

remove retainer (Fig. 62). If necessary, tap with

soft mallet to break seal between parts.

1. Match-mark case halves to insure correct

reassembly (Fig. 65). Cut lockwires that secure

differential case bolts.

NOTE: If axle assembly is equipped with NoSPIN

differential,

proceed to Fig.

68 for special

instructions.

9. Screw two bolts in puller holes and pull bearing cage

from carrier assembly (Fig. 63). This pulls outer

pinion bearing cone from shaft. Turn each bolt

equally to pre- vent damage to carrier, shaft, or

bearings. After bearing cage is pulled out a short

distance, back off puller screws and insert .030"

shim stock under puller screws before pulling is

continued, to reduce possible dam. age to shim

2. Remove differential bolts securing case halves. Lift

pack under flange of bearing cage.

off plain case half (Fig. 66). Use soft mallet if

necessary to aid removal.

NOTE: Some differential case halves are secured

with bolts and self-locking nuts instead of bolts and

lock- wires.

10. Remove pinion shaft assembly from carrier (Fig.

64) Remove bearing cage shims. Retain bearing

cage shim pack intact for possible reuse in

reassembly.

3. Remove spider, pinions, and thrust washers (Fig.

67).