2. Remove the differential cover and drain the oil.
Normal differential
3. Loosen the lock bolt and remove the differential driven gear shaft (see photo).
4. Working with an assistant, remove the U-shaped lock washer from the groove on the inside of the axle shaft by pressing on the axle shaft flange (see photo).
5. Turn the differential to access the bolt. Hold the differential driven gear shaft and remove the locking mechanism bolt.
6. Pull out the differential driven gear shaft portion. Rotate the differential until the shaft contacts the differential housing to provide sufficient space to access the lock washer (see photo).
7. Use a screwdriver to turn the lock washer as shown in the photo.
8. Remove the lock washer. Perform the same steps on the second axle shaft.
All models
9. Remove the axle shaft, taking care not to damage the seal. Some vehicles have a thrust washer in the differential, take care not to let this washer fall out when removing the axle shaft.
10. Install the axle shaft into the differential.
Normal differential
11. Install the lock washer into the groove and secure the washer by pressing onto the axle flange.
12. Insert the gear shaft into place, align the hole in the shaft with the hole for the bolt, screw in and tighten the lock bolt to the specified torque.
Locking differential
13. Install the lock washers (the gear shaft must be extended).
14. Carefully feed the axle shaft so that the washer moves away from the stop.
15. Slide the pinion shaft into place so that the groove is opposite the bolt hole. Screw in and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
16. Then assembly is carried out in reverse order.