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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tool Required

J 42562 Snap Ring Tool

  1. Remove the case extension housing.
  2. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 214824  Size: SH
  4. Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position.
  5. Place the J 42562 between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft.
  6. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (512) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.

  7. Object Number: 214826  Size: SH
  8. Remove the differential carrier (700).
  9. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (512) from the output shaft.
  10. Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening.

  11. Object Number: 214419  Size: SH
  12. Inspect the output shaft (510) for the following:
  13. • Stripped splines
    • A damaged retainer ring groove

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 214419  Size: SH
  1. Install the drive axle retainer ring (509) and the output shaft differential inboard snap ring (512) onto the output shaft (510).
  2. Hold the front differential carrier (700) in place and carefully install the output shaft (510) into the transmission through the left wheel opening. Extend the output shaft through the differential side gear.
  3. Install the case extension housing.
  4. Connect the left drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .