RESTORATION
5
Disconnecting the driveshaft will enable the diff and axles to
rotate freely since they’ll no longer be connected to the engine
and transmission.
7
Once the cover is off, remove any remaining gasket material and
give the gasket surface a once-over with a rotary tool to make
sure it’s nice and flat. This ensures a tight, leakproof seal.
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6
Place a catch pan under the differential cover to catch the
old gear oil. Remove the differential cover bolts one at a time,
loosening opposite bolts to prevent bending the cover. With the
bolts out, use a pry bar to work the cover off. The gasket will
probably be a hard sticky mess, requiring a bit of effort to get
the cover off.
8
To get at the bearings, you have to remove the axles, but first
you’ll have to pull out the retaining bolt and carefully remove a
small pin that secures the retaining bolt in place.