Special Tools

J 42162 Getrag Axle Side Gear Compressor

1. Using a punch and a hammer, through a bolt hole, remove the ring gear bolts (1) and the ring gear (3) from the differential carrier (2).



2. Insert a screwdriver (2) in the differential carrier slot (1).
3. Using the screwdriver (1), separate the differential carrier (3).




Important: Friction discs and separator plates develop specific wear patterns. During disc and plate removal, keep the components in the order in which they were removed.

4. Remove the axle side gear (107) and the clutch pack (110) from the differential carrier half (105).



5. Remove the clutch pack and axle gear from the right half. Note the thick pressure plate (109) side that has friction material faces away from the gear teeth.



6. Remove the beveled washer from the axle side gear. Note that the orientation of the beveled washer (108) faces out.



7. Mark the clutch pack (110) to indicate the position of the components.



8. Using the J 42162 and a press as shown, apply light pressure so the differential pinion gear shaft can be removed.



9. Remove the differential pinion gear shaft (103). Release pressure from the press.



10. Remove the pinion gears (111) and washers (112).



11. Remove the clutch pack and axle gear from the left half. Note the thick pressure plate (109) side that has friction material faces away from the gear teeth.



12. Remove the beveled washer from the axle side gear. Note that the orientation of the beveled washer (108) faces out.



13. Mark the clutch pack (110) to indicate the position of the components.