Pinion Gear/Ring Gear - Removal

REMOVAL






NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are service in a matched set. Never replace the ring gear/pinion gear without replacing the other matching gear.

1. Remove differential case from the axle housing.
2. Remove ring gear bolts (1) from ring gear (2).
3. Separate ring gear from differential case.





4. Bend pinion flange (1) nut (2) collar out pinion shaft keyway with a hammer and punch.





5. Hold pinion flange (1) with Holder C-3281 (2) and remove 50 mm pinion nut.





6. Remove pinion flange (1) with Puller 8992 (2).
7. Drive pinion out of the housing with a dead blow hammer.





8. Remove pinion bearing preload shim (1) from pinion gear (2).





9. Remove pinion spacer (1) from pinion gear (2).





10. Position Splitter 1130 under the rear pinion bearing (2).





11. Press pinion rear bearing (1) of the pinion shaft (2) with a press.





12. Remove pinion seal with a seal puller.
13. Remove front pinion bearing (1) from axle housing (2).





14. Remove front pinion bearing cup (1) with a hammer and brass drift (2).





15. Remove rear pinion bearing cup (1) with a hammer and brass drift (2).





16. Remove pinion depth shim (1) from rear pinion bearing cup bore.