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WARNING
Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use
assistance during procedure. Ensure that any lifting equipment used is in good condition
and of suitable load capacity. Keep clear of heavy parts supported by lifting equipment.
Failure to follow this warning may result in death or injury to personnel.
REMOVAL
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NOTE
Both axle shafts must be removed before differential assembly can be pulled from
housing. In some cases it may be necessary to pry heated differential and axle housing
units apart.
1. Position front axle (Figure 1, Item 1) so that input yoke (Figure 1, Item 4) is facing up.
2. Remove two planetaries (WP 0052) and two axle shafts from front axle (WP 0051).
3. Remove 12 bolts (Figure 1, Item 2) and lockwashers (Figure 1, Item 3) from front axle (Figure 1, Item 1).
Discard lockwashers.
4. Attach suitable lifting device to differential assembly (Figure 1, Item 5), and remove differential assembly from
axle housing (Figure 1, Item 1).
Figure 1. Front Axle Differential.
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END OF TASK
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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1. Clean and Inspect differential assembly IAW General Maintenance Instructions (WP 0019).
2. Replace any worn, pitted, or damaged parts.
END OF TASK
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