Rear Differential Disassembly

Rear Differential Disassembly

Special Tools Required

- Holder Handle 07JAB-001020A
- Companion Flange Holder 07RAB-TB4010B

1. Remove the rear differential mounting stiffener, and rear differential mounting brackets A and B Service and Repair.

2. Remove the drain plug (A) and the oil filler plug (B) with the sealing washers (C).






3. Pry up the stake on the locknut (A) from the groove of the clutch guide, making sure the tab completely clears the groove to prevent damaging the clutch guide.






4. Install the companion flange holder (A) and the holder handle (B) on the companion flange.






5. Loosen the locknut (A) counterclockwise so its tab (B) comes out from the groove (C) in the clutch guide.






6. Tighten the locknut (A) until its tab (B) aligns with the groove (C).





7. Clean any dirt from inside the groove in the clutch guide, then loosen the locknut.

8. Remove the locknut (A), the spring washer (B), the back-up ring (C), the O-ring (D), and the companion flange (E).






9. Remove the eight mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the torque control differential (TCD) case (B) and the 6 x 10 mm dowel pins (C).






10. Remove the 30 mm shim (A) and the differential clutch assembly (B).






11. Remove the six steel balls (A), the base cam (B), the thrust needle bearings (C), and the pressure plate (D).

NOTE: Do not lose the steel balls.






12. Remove the oil pump driveshaft (A).






13. Remove the three mounting bolts and the oil pump body assembly (A), the oil pump pin (B), the 8 x 10 mm dowel pins (C), the magnet (D), and the fluid strainer (E).