Pinion Gear/Ring Gear - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:














1. Remove differential assembly Differential Carrier - Removal.
2. Place differential case in a soft-jawed vise and remove ring gear-to-case bolts.





3. Remove ring gear from differential case with a brass drift and hammer.





4. Using 41mm socket and Flange Wrench (1), remove pinion nut and discard.





5. Using Puller (1), remove pinion flange (2).





6. Using a suitable screwdriver, remove and discard the pinion seal.
7. Remove pinion tail bearing cone.





8. Move axle housing to press and press out pinion shaft (1) as shown.





9. Remove the washer (1).





10. Remove pinion head bearing (2) with Puller/Press (1) and Adapters (3,4).





11. Using Handle (2) and Remover (1), drive out pinion head bearing cup.





12. Remove pinion head shim. Measure and record shim thickness.





13. Using Handle (2) and Remover (1), drive out pinion tail bearing cup.