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5. Disconnect the differential solenoid 2-wire harness.
6. Remove the fasteners and bracket that secure the rear
gearcase to the transmission.
7. Remove the (4) fasteners and remove the rear mount from
the rear gearcase.
8. Pull the rear gearcase towards the rear of the vehicle to
disengage it from the transmission.
NOTE: If the splined coupler doesn’t slide off the
input shaft on the rear gearcase, use a screwdriver
to hold back the coupler while pulling the rear
gearcase back further to disengage it.
9. Remove the vent line and lift the rear gearcase upward and
on its side to remove it from the vehicle.
Gearcase Disassembly
IMPORTANT: The pinion gear assembly is NOT
intended to be disassembled from the case, as it
requires special OEM tooling in order to properly
reassemble. If there is any damage to the pinion gear,
bearings or case, the entire gearcase assembly must
be replaced. Pinion and ring gear shimming
information is NOT provided in this Service Manual
due to OEM manufacturing requirements.
1. Remove the remaining cover bolts from the rear gearcase.
2. Remove the cover and O-ring seal from the gearcase.
Note the number or
thickness of shims for
reassembly purposes.
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