Differential And Ring Gear: Disassembly: AWD

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Remove the transaxle from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
Disassemble the transaxle to gain access to the differential. Refer to DISASSEMBLY .
Separate the differential from the transaxle housing.

Fig 1: Differential Ring Gear & Bolts
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Remove the bolts (2) holding the ring gear (3) to the differential.

Fig 2: Differential, Ring Gear & Bearing
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Separate the ring gear (1) from the differential (3).

Fig 3: Differential Case Halves & Screws
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Remove the screws (1) holding the differential case halves (2) together.

Fig 4: Ring Gear Half & Differential
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Separate the ring gear half (1) of the case from the differential (2).

Fig 5: Side Gear Thrust Washer, Side Gear & Differential
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Separate the side gear thrust washer (1) from the side gear (2).
Separate the side gear (2) from the differential (3).

Fig 6: Pin, Differential Case & Differential Link Shaft
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Remove the pin (1) holding the differential link shaft (3) into the differential case (2).

Fig 7: Differential Case & Differential Link Shaft
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Slide the differential link shaft (1) out of the differential case (3).

Fig 8: Conical Washers & Pinion Gears
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Remove the conical washers (1) and pinion gears (2) from the differential case.

Fig 9: Differential Case & Side Gear
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Remove the side gear (1) form the differential case (2).

Fig 10: Side Gear Thrush Washer & Differential
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Remove the side gear thrush washer (1) from the differential (2).

Fig 11: Special Tool #L-4454-1 & Differential
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Insert expanding end of collet tool L-4454-1, form tool kit (special tool #L-4454A, Remover, Bearing Cup) all-the-way into the needle bearing.
Tighten the nut until the collet tool is secure in the needle bearing.
Place tube receiver tool L-4518-1 from tool kit over the collet tool and install the bearing, washer and nut.

Fig 12: Special Tool #L-4518
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(special tool #L-4518, Remover, Bearing Cup)

Fig 13: Removing Needle Bearing From Differential Housing
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Tighten the nut to draw the needle bearing from the differential housing.
Using a common flat blade screw and hammer, tap the side gear seal from the differential housing bore.