Tracker 4WD L4-2.0L VIN C (1999)
6. Remove the 4 bolts (2) and the side bearing caps (1) from the differential carrier.
7. Remove the side bearing adjusters and the bearing races from the differential carrier.
8. Remove the differential ring gear and the case from the differential carrier.
9. Turn the differential carrier and the holding fixture over so that the pinion flange nut is horizontal (90°).
10. Unstake the pinion flange (1) nut.
11. Remove the pinion flange nut from the pinion gear using the J8614-01 to hold the pinion flange stationary.
12. Remove the pinion gear (1) from the differential carrier.
13. Remove the collapsible spacer.