Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L HSC (VIN X) (1989)
Differential: Service and Repair
Disassembly
Typical 2 Pinioin Differential Assembly
1. Remove lefthand differential roller bearing using differential bearing cone remover, tool No. T77F-4220-B1 and step plate T81P-4220-A or
equivalents.
2. Remove differential bearing cup from case, then install over differential bearing.
3. With bearing cup in position, remove bearing from speedometer side of differential using differential bearing remover T57L-4220-A or equivalent.
Speedometer Drive Gear Replacement
4. Remove speedometer drive gear.
5. Remove differential side gears and thrust washers by rotating gears toward case window.
6. Remove pinion shaft retaining pin using a 5/32 inch punch. Ensure speedometer gear has been removed before removing pin.
7. Remove pinion shaft, pinion gears and thrust washer.