Tools Required
| • | J 44379  Differential
   Bearing Puller Plate | 
| • | J 44381  Shifter
  Bearing/Input  and Output Bearing Remover | 
 
- Remove the ten differential
ring gear bolts from the differential case. Discard the bolts.
- Remove the differential ring gear from the differential case.
 
- Remove the left differential
side bearing using the J 44379 
 (2),  the J 44381 
 (1),  and a hydraulic  press. Discard the bearing.
 
- Remove the right differential
side bearing from the differential case using the J 44379 
 (2),  the J 44381 
 (1), and a hydraulic  press. Discard the bearing.
 
- Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ring.
 
- Remove the following parts
from the differential case (7):
| • | Discard the snap rings. | 
| • | The pinion gear thrust washers (2) | 
| • | The side gear thrust washers (4) |