Disassembly

DRIVE PINION


Disassembly

1. Remove differential case assembly. Refer to Disassembly.





2. Remove drive pinion lock nut with a flange wrench.
3. Put matching mark (B) on the end of drive pinion. The matching mark should be in line with the matching mark (A) on companion flange (1).






CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage companion flange and drive pinion.

NOTE:
The matching mark (A) on the final drive companion flange (1) indicates the maximum vertical runout position.
When replacing companion flange, matching mark is not necessary.





4. Remove companion flange using the suitable puller.
5. Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier.






CAUTION:
Never drop drive pinion assembly.
6. Remove front oil seal.
7. Remove pinion front bearing inner race.
8. Remove drive pinion bearing adjusting washer and drive pinion adjusting washer.





9. Remove pinion rear bearing inner race and pinion height adjusting washer with replacer (A) (commercial service tool).
10. Tap pinion front/rear bearing outer races uniformly a brass rod or equivalent to removed.






CAUTION:
Never damage gear carrier.