Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 104

12. Back off W-129-B spreader (1) to relax tension on

housing.

13. Measure snap ring thickness and record for future

use.

14. Install Tool 9522 (1) into one side of housing and

push inward to release differential side bearing
cup (2) from opposite side. Repeat for other
bearing.

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15. Remove differential assembly from axle housing.

NOTE: Note: If difficulty removing differential is
encountered due to interference with W-129-B
spreader and adapter plates, remove spreader and
adapter plates to facilitate removal.

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove differential ring gear-to-case bolts (1).

2. Using brass drift (1), remove ring gear (2).

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3. Remove bearings (2) from the differential case (3)

with Puller/Press C-293-PA (5), Adapters C-293-37
(1) and Plug SP-3289 (4).

4. Drive out pinion shaft-to-case roll pin using ham-

mer and suitable punch.

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5. Using brass drift (2), drive out pinion shaft (1).

6. Install Tool 9631 (1) into differential side gear.

7. Rotate Tool 9631 (1) to gain access to and remove

pinion gears and thrust washers.

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