8. While supporting the differential in a vise, drive the
pinion mate shaft from the differential with a long drift
punch (Fig. 16).
9. To remove the side gears and pinion mate gears, ro-
tate the side gears. This will allow the pinion mate gears
to turn to the opening of the case (Fig. 17). Remove the
pinion mate gears and the spherical washers behind the
gears.
10.Remove the eight side cover capscrews. Remove
the the side cover from the carrier assembly (Fig. 18).
Clean the gasket material from the mating surfaces be-
fore reassembly.
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Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
Differential Axle