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7. WARNING:  Be careful to not allow the differential case to fall.

CAUTION:  Place a wood block between the pry bar and the rear axle housing to protect the machined surface from damage.

Use the pry bar and the wood block to remove the differential case from the rear axle housing.

8. Remove the bolts.

9. CAUTION:  Care should be taken to not damage the ring gear bolt hole thread.

NOTE:  The anti-lock speed sensor ring cannot be reused once removed.

Insert a punch in the bolt holes. Drive off the ring gear and, if necessary, the anti-lock speed sensor ring.

10. Install the differential case.

1. Position the differential case assembly, including bearing cups and shims, in the carrier.
2. Install the differential bearing caps.
3. Install the differential bearing cap bolts.

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