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6-15.1. REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE (M028A2) (Con’t).
CAUTION
Ensure that puller adapters are installed so that only inner race is contacted.
Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to side bearings (10).
4.
Tag side bearings (10) for assembly
on original side. Install bearing puller,
adapter, and four-piece adapter set
on side bearing and remove side
bearing and shims (11). Repeat for
l
l
remaining side bearing and shims.
NOTE
If ring gear (12) is to be
replaced, drive pinion must also
be replaced. (See paragraph
6-17.1)
Shop rags placed around vise
will help protect ring gear teeth
from damage should ring gear
fall during disassembly.
5 .
Scribe a line on differential case (8)
assembly and ring gear (12) to ensure
assembly in same position. Remove
12
ring- gear
bolts
(13).
Using
soft-faced hammer, tap ring gear
loose from differential case assembly.
Remove differential case assembly
from vise and remove ring gear.
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