Front differential disassembly

1994 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE
180,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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THEBRAD
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I have come to the conclusion that my 4x4 is not working due to something in the front differential ( I have already tested the electrical before removal of the differential).
On the right side of the diff the actuator pushes a ring connecting two gears. My question is: how do I remove the gear that is inside the differential?
Jun 15, 2016 at 10:01 AM
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THEBRAD
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This gear
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Jun 15, 2016 at 10:02 AM
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Jun 15, 2016 at 10:05 AM
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So in case some one stumbles upon this post looking for a similar answer I should share my results.
The gear shown above is connected to a shaft and should just slide out. Mine was twisted like some was trying to ring out a towel then snapped and wedged itself inside.
A couple new parts, rebuild the diff and it's good to go.
Jun 16, 2016 at 7:28 AM
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THEBRAD
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Oh. And I got it out by welding a bit to the gear and using a slide hammer to pull it out
Jun 16, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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There ya go nice work, necessity is the mother of invention.
Jun 17, 2016 at 10:11 PM