Differential Case Assembly

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Loosen the twelve bolts and remove the hypoid driven gear.

Fig 1: Identifying Hypoid Driven Gear
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Drive out the straight pin from differential assembly toward hypoid driven gear.
ST 899904100 REMOVER

Fig 2: Driving Out Straight Pin From Differential Assembly Toward Hypoid Driven Gear
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Pull out the pinion shaft, and remove the differential bevel pinion and gear and washer.

Fig 3: Identifying Differential Bevel Pinion
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Remove the roller bearing using ST.
ST 899524100 PULLER SET

Fig 4: Identifying Roller Bearing
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