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Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair

1. Remove driveshafts as outlined under "Driveshaft, Replace.
2. Position a suitable jack under rear axle assembly, then drain differential gear oil.
3. Scribe mating marks on differential companion flange and flange yoke for assembly reference.
4. Remove differential to propeller shaft connection, then support propeller shaft with wire.

 Fig.22 Differential Carrier Removal

5. Remove differential lower and rear support members.
6. Remove rear wheel oil pump retaining bolt.
7. Remove and support rear wheel oil pump then lower differential carrier from vehicle.

CAUTION:

Use care not to damage rear wheel oil pump gears.

10. Reverse procedure to install, tighten bolts to specifications shown.

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