Differential Carrier Assembly: Service and Repair

Disassembling




1. Pull off tapered roller bearing.
A = US 1078




2. Clamp differential in a vise, pull off second tapered roller bearing and unscrew ring gear bolts.

Assembling




1. Heat ring gear to approx. 100°C/212°F and install. Use centering pins (made locally) to facilitate installation.

Note: Clean mating surfaces are important to locate ring gear, differential case and cover correctly. Smooth down burrs or high spots with an oil stone.





2. Heat tapered roller bearing to approx. 100°C/212°F and install. Then press on tight.