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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 42562 Axle Removal Wedge


    Object Number: 10517  Size: SH
  1. Remove the four case extension bolts (5).
  2. Remove the case extension assembly (6) and remove the extension seal (8).
  3. Leave the differential carrier thrust washer (715) and the bearing (714) on the carrier.

  4. Object Number: 214824  Size: SH
  5. 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.
  6. Place the J 42562 Axle Removal Wedge between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft.
  7. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (509) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.

  8. Object Number: 214826  Size: SH
  9. Remove the differential carrier assembly (700).
  10. Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (509) from the output shaft.

  11. Object Number: 10519  Size: SH
  12. Pull the output shaft (510) out of the transmission.