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4.5.2.3.3 DISMANTLING INSPECTION AND AS-
SEMBLY
A. DIFFERENTIAL CASING
DISMANTLING
1. Loosen and remove the 9 bolts and 2 nuts and
take out the differential cover.
NOTE
Liquid Gasket is used for seal carrier section with
banjo beam. Scrap this sealant and clear it.
2. Remove bearing caps by removing bearing cap
bolts.
NOTE
Identification mark is punched on bearing cap; this is
to ensure correct bearing cap is installed on correct
side. Ensure correct bearing caps used while reas-
sembly.
3. Pry out differential case from carrier with help of
tommy bars
(Part No.289458903521) (Qty.2
Nos.)
4. Remove side bearing cone from differential case
assembly using special tool mentioned below.
Adapter, differential bearing cone
(Part No.2870
5890 33 22)
Press
(Part No. 2894 5890 35 19)
5. Identify shims and side bearing on both sides.
They are not to be interchanged during assembly.
6. If shims are damaged, replace with new shims
during assembly.