For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

J 42162 Getrag Axle Side Gear Compressor

1. Remove the 10 ring gear bolts (1) and the ring gear (3) from the differential carrier (2) using a punch and a hammer through the bolt hole. Discard the ring gear bolt (1).
2. Pry the halves apart using the pry points.

Important: Friction discs and separator plates develop specific wear patterns. During disc and plate removal, keep the components in the order in which they were removed.

3. Remove the axle side gear (107) and clutch pack (110) from the right half (105).
4. Remove the clutch pack and axle gear from the right half. Note the thick pressure plate (109) side that has friction material faces away from the gear teeth.
5. Remove the beveled washer from the axle side gear. Note that the orientation of the beveled washer (108) faces out.
6. Tag the clutch pack (110) to indicate the position of the components.
7. Using the J 42162 and a press as shown, apply light pressure so the differential shaft can be removed.
8. Remove the differential shaft (103). Release pressure from the press.
9. Remove the pinion gears (111) and washers (112).
10. Remove the clutch pack and axle gear from the left half. Note the thick pressure plate (109) side that has friction material faces away from the gear teeth.
11. Remove the beveled washer from the axle side gear. Note that the orientation of the beveled washer (108) faces out.
12. Tag the clutch pack (110) to indicate the position of the components.