DIFFERENTIAL
M-35prose procedureDrive pinion
Push out the drive pinion by attaching a miscellaneous locknut to the drive pinion, and tapping it with a copper hammer.
Bearing outer races (Front, and rear bearing)
Remove the bearing outer races using the two grooves in the carrier and alternately tapping the sides of the races.
Bearing inner race (Rear bearing)
NOTE
Support the drive pinion by hand so that it will not fall.
Remove the bearing inner race (rear bearing) with the SST.
Roll pin
NOTE
Use protective plates in the vise. Tap out toward the ring gear side.
Secure the gear case in a vise and remove the roll pin.
Bearing inner races (Side bearing)
NOTE
Use protective plates in the vise. Identify the bearings so that they can later be reinstalled in the same position.
Remove the bearing inner races (side bearing) from the gear case with the SST.