Pinion Gear/Ring Gear - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Remove differential bearing preload adjuster cotter pins (1) bearing caps (2).





2. Remove differential bearing cap (1) bolts from the differential (2).





3. Remove differential bearing caps (1) from carrier.





4. Loosen and remove adjusters (1) from carrier.
5. Remove differential with bearing cups from carrier.





6. Remove and discard old ring gear (1) bolts (2).
7. Separate ring gear from the differential case.





8. Install Adapter (1) on pinion flange and bolt (2) in place.





9. Install Holder (1) on Adapter (2).





10. Remove pinion nut with Torque Multiplier (1) and ratchet (2).





11. Remove pinion flange with a Puller (1).





12. Remove pinion gear (1) from the carrier (2) with a press. Press pinion gear through the front bearing and case.





13. Remove pinion bearing preload spacer (1) from the pinion shaft (2).





14. Position Splitter (1) vertically with pinion gear (2) in a press and apply pressure until bearing separates from pinion gear head.





15. Position Splitter (1) horizontally with pinion gear (2) in a press and press pinion gear out of the rear bearing.





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





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