Sonata GL V6-3.0L (1997)
Differential: Service and Repair
NOTE: To remove and install this component from transaxle see overhaul procedure of automatic transaxle. See: Service and Repair
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the drive gear retaining bolts and remove the drive gear from the differential case.
2. Remove the tapered roller bearing inner race by using the special tools (09433 - 21000, 09434 - 14200) or equivalents.
3. Drive out the lock pin with a punch inserted in hole "A".
4. Remove the pinion shaft, pinion gears and washers.
5. Remove the side gears and spacers. Separate the gears and spacers into right and left sides.
ASSEMBLY
1. With the spacers installed on back of the differential side gears, install the gear in the differential case. If you are reusing the parts, install them in
their original positions noted during parts, install them in their original positions noted during disassembly. If using new differential side gears,
install spacers of medium thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 inch).
2. Install the washers on back of the pinion gears, install the gears in the differential case, and then insert pinion shaft.