FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal

1. Measure drive pinion preload using a suitable torque wrench. On a new bearing, preload should be 8.7-13.9 inch lbs. On a used bearing, preload should be 4.3-6.9 inch lbs.
2. Remove drive pinion cap, then loosen staked part of nut using suitable tool and remove counter driven gear.
3. Remove drive pinion retaining nut using tool No. J-8614-01.
4. Remove drive gear using tool No. J1859-03.
5. Remove outer race from case using tool Nos. J-26941 and J-23901.
6. Remove oil slinger, spacer and governor body drive gear. If gear is too tight, remove during disassembly using a suitable press.
7. Remove snap ring, then slide a suitable brass drift into case hole and drive out drive pinion.