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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 07:09 PM
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Default Re: Question on differential removal
Originally Posted by Padgett
Process seems straightforward except for one item:
5. Separate the halfshafts from the differential connecting flanges and tie them to the rear differential carrier

How is this done. Do the rear tires and knuckles need to be removed first ?

Under halfshafts it says to use a pry bar to "forcibly" dislodge a snap ring. This does not sound German.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Page 3-26.
3. Drain the rear differential housing. Refer to Page 3-40.
4. Support the differential housing with a jack.
5. Separate the half shafts from the differential connecting
flanges and tie them to the rear differential carrier. Refer to
Page 3-4.
6. Remove the differential housing front mounting bolt (1).

Pages 3-4
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the muffler. Refer to Page 11-10.
4. Place an index mark across the halfshaft (1) and the differential
connecting flange (2) (as shown).
 
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