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Removal of Drive Pinion Assembly

REMOVAL OF DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY





1. Put matching marks on companion flange and drive pinion with paint.
2. Loosen drive pinion nut with tool.
Tool number: KV40104000 (-)





3. Remove companion flange using the suitable puller.





4. Take out drive pinion (together with rear bearing inner race, pinion bearing adjusting spacer).
5. Remove front oil seal.
6. Remove pinion front bearing inner race.
7. Remove side oil seal.





8. Remove pinion bearing outer races with a brass drift.





9. Remove pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer with tool.
Tool number: ST30031000 (J22912 - 01)