Tool Required

1. Remove the differential mount and bolts.



2. Remove the drain plug (1) and washer (2) and allow the fluid to drain.



3. Remove the fill plug (3), lubricant tag (2), and washer (1).



4. Remove the vehicle speed sensor and bolt.



5. Remove the cover - left (3) and bolts (2).
6. Remove the O-ring (4) and oil seal (1) from the cover.
7. Remove the magnet (5) from the carrier.



8. Install the differential assembly (1) onto the J 42173  (2).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

9. Install 4 M8 x 1.25 bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




10. Remove the cover - right (3) and bolts (2) from the differential.
11. Remove the O-ring (4) and oil seal (1) from the cover.




Important: Note and mark the location of the cover - rear bolt/stud for assembly.

12. Remove the cover-rear (2), bolts (3), bolt/stud (4), and O-ring (1).



13. Install 2 M10 x 1.5 nuts onto the transmission stud (1). Remove the stud from the differential.
14. Remove the bolts (2) and mount (3) from the differential. Note and mark the position and direction of the mount.



15. Remove the C-clip (1) from the output shaft.



16. Install the J 42155 into the groove of the output shaft in order to remove the differential case assembly.



17. Remove the pinion housing/cage bolts (1).



18. Heat the differential housing, around the pinion housing, using J 25070 . Heating the housing will ease in pinion removal.



19. Remove the pinion housing/cage assembly (2) and shims (1) from the differential housing. Mark or tag the shims for assembly.

Locate 2 screwdrivers or pry bars to the flange area of the pinion housing/cage to ease in removal.




20. Install the J 42194 into the cover - right in order to remove the bearing race and shims.
21. Position the cover - right into a hydraulic press.



22. Using a hydraulic press, remove the bearing race (1) and shims (2). Mark or tag the shims for assembly.



23. Install the J 29369-2 into the cover - left bearing.
24. Install the J 23907 to the J 29369-2 in order to remove the bearing.



25. Remove the bearing (1).



26. Install the J 42194 into the differential housing, behind the left bearing race, in order to remove the bearing race and shim.
27. Position the housing into a hydraulic press.



28. Using a hydraulic press, remove the race (2) and shim or shims (1) from the differential housing. Mark or tag the shims for assembly.