Removal

REMOVAL




1. Remove differential assembly.




2. Place differential case in a soft-jawed vise and remove ring gear-to-case bolts (1).




3. Remove ring gear from differential case with a brass drift (1) and hammer.




4. Using 41mm socket and flange wrench Flange Wrench C-3281 (1), remove pinion nut and discard.




5. Using Puller 1026 (1), remove pinion flange (2).




6. Using a suitable screwdriver, remove and discard the pinion seal.
7. Remove pinion tail bearing cone.




8. Move axle housing to press and press out pinion shaft (1) as shown.




9. Remove collapsible spacer (1) and washers (2). Discard collapsible spacer.




10. Remove pinion head bearing (2) with Puller/Press C-293-PA (1) and Adapters C-293-37 (3, 4).




11. Using Handle C-4171(2) and Remover 9084 (1), drive out pinion head bearing cup.




12. Remove pinion head shim. Measure and record shim thickness.




13. Using Handle C-4171 (2) and Remover D-149 (1), drive out pinion tail bearing cup.