Special Tools

1. Remove the carrier from the vehicle. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement.



2. Remove the bolts from the pinion bearing housing.



3. Install the J 45019 and slide hammer.



4. Using the J 25070 , apply heat around the pinion housing to ease removal.
5. Remove the J 45019 from the flange.



6. Remove the pinion assembly, O-ring, and the shims from the from differential carrier.



7. Remove the carrier side cover bolts.
8. Using the appropriate tool in the pry tabs, remove the carrier side cover.
9. Remove the O-ring from the side cover.



10. Remove the differential assembly from the carrier.



11. Remove the right output shaft seal from the cover.



12. Using a suitable tool, remove the left output shaft oil seal from the carrier.

1. Using the J 46265  (2) and J 8092  (1), install the left output shaft seal.



2. Install the selected shims and the NEW O-ring on the pinion housing.

Note: Inspect the bearing housing for nicks and burrs. Remove if necessary.

3. Apply a light coat of gear lube to the bearing housing to ease installation.




Note: Inspect the carrier pinion housing bore for nicks or burrs. Remove if necessary.

4. Apply a light coat of gear lube into the pinion housing bore of the carrier.
5. Using the J 25070 , apply heat to the differential carrier.



6. Using the two long bolts from J 45019 as guides, align the housing bolt holes to the carrier bolt holes.
7. Hand tighten the guide bolts.
8. Applying even pressure, push the housing evenly into the differential housing.
9. Remove the long bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




10. Install the pinion housing bolts and tighten to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).



11. Install the differential assembly into the differential carrier.



12. Lightly lube the outside diameter of the oil seal with axle lube.
13. Using the J 45017 , install the right output shaft oil seal (21).



14. Install a NEW carrier cover O-ring into the groove.
15. Apply a light coat of gear lube to the O-ring area.
16. Align the bolt holes and push cover onto the differential carrier evenly.
17. Start the cover bolts in the holes by hand.



18. Install the side cover mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 29 N·m (21 lb ft) in a criss-cross pattern.
19. Install the drain plug. Refer to
20. Install the carrier into the vehicle. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement.
21. Fill the differential with fluid. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement.