Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual G & M - Manual (Page 9)

REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
FROM AXLE HOUSING
1. Shift the axle into low range.
(See Two Speed
Operating Instructions, Pg. 25)
2. Remove the drain plug and drain lubricant.
3. Remove the shift unit from carrier assembly.
NOTE: Shift unit contains lube. Provide container to
catch lubricant.
NOTE: For servicing the shift unit, refer to Vehicle
Service Manual.
4. Disconnect drive shaft at rear u-joint.
NOTE: If ring or pinion bearings are to be removed,
break loose pinion nut at this time.
5. Remove axle shaft cap screws and lock washers, or
stud nuts and cone locks. Remove axle shafts. If
gasket is assembled between the hub and shaft,
discard the old gasket and replace with a new one
at time of reassembly.
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6. Support the carrier on a roller jack.
7. Remove the carrier-to-housing bolts.
8. Break carrier loose from housing with use of pry
bars behind carrier flange mounting face.
See
Figure 1.
Removal of Carrier from Axle Housing Complete