Disassembly Procedure

Disassembly Procedure





1. Using the snap ring pliers, loosen the snap ring and remove the rear planetary ring gear.





2. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the rear planetary ring gear.
3. Remove the ring gear flange from the rear planetary ring gear.





4. Using a flathead screwdriver and hammer, pry back the crimps locking the washer.

Caution: If the lockwasher crimps are not completely pried back, the tool cannot fit over the bolt properly and the bolt cannot be loosened.





5. Using the SST, remove the nut and the washer.





6. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the counter drive gear.

Caution: Do not drop the tapered roller bearing.





7. Using the SST, remove the counter drive gear and tapered roller bearing.





8. Using a flathead screwdriver and hammer, remove the bearing race inner from the counter drive gear.





9. Using a flathead screwdriver and hammer, remove the bearing race outer from the counter drive gear.





10. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the counter drive gear.





Note:
^ The tapered roller bearing cannot be removed from the center support.
^ The tapered roller bearing and center support must be replaced as a set.