
Originally Posted by
Flyingw
middle? there is a ring gear (large gear) and the pinion gear/shaft (small gear). Are you referring to the pinion? if so, not without special tools will it come apart. The ring and pinion gears are typically replaced together as a set due to wear patterns. If the ring and pinion gears are both damaged then the diff is trashed. I have the tools to rebuild the diffs. I have an ES diff I'm getting ready to rebuild. $275.00. Cleaned, bead blasted, new bearings and seals. You can get one off ebay but chances are it will need to be rebuilt too. I'm offering up options. Without the diff, you got a big red paper weight. Let me know if I can help.