DI FFEREN T I AL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differ ential fill plug.
(2) Remove differ ential cover an d dr ain fluid.
(3) Remove axle shafts.
(4) Mark bea ring caps an d h ousing for installation
referen ce.
(5) Remove differ ential bear ing cap bolts.
(6) Mount Adapter s 9317 (1) (Fig. 30) on differen-
tia l housing (2).
(7) Position Spr eader W-129-B (2) on a da pt ers (1)
(Fig. 31). Moun t dial in dicator on housing to measure
housin g sprea d.
CAUTION: Never spread over 0.3 mm (0.011 in). If
the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or
damaged.
(8) Remove differential (2) wit h bear ings, cups (3)
and differential shims (Fig. 32).
(9) Mark bear ings and shims for inst allation refer-
ence.
(10) Clea n t he housing cavity with flushing oil,
light engine oil or lin t free cloth.
NOTE: Do not use water, steam, kerosene or gaso-
line for cleaning.
Fig. 30 SPREADER ADAPTERS
1 - ADAPTERS
2 - DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING
Fig. 31 SPREADER
1 - ADAPTERS
2 - SPREADER
Fig. 32 DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL
1 - HOUSING
2 - DIFFERENTIAL
3 - DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS
VA REAR AXLE 3 - 31
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