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Disassembly






DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

Differential Case Assembly Removal





CAUTION: Remove the differential case assembly, slowly and carefully so that the side bearing outer race is not dropped.

NOTE: Keep the right and left side bearings separate, so that they do not become mixed at the time of reassembly.

Side Bearing Inner Race Removal





Place the nut on top of the differential case, and then use the special tool to remove the side bearing inner race.

NOTE: Attach the prongs of the special tool to the inner race of the side bearing through the openings in the differential case.

Drive Gear Removal





1. Make mating marks to the differential case and the drive gear.
2. Loosen the drive gear attaching bolts in diagonal sequence to remove the drive gear.





Lock Pin Removal





Self-Locking Nut Removal

Drive Pinion Assembly Removal





1. Make the mating marks to the drive pinion and
companion flange.

CAUTION: Mating marks should not be made to the contact surfaces of companion flange and propeller shaft.

2. Drive out the drive pinion together with the drive pinion spacer and drive pinion front shims.





Drive Pinion Rear Bearing Inner Race Removal





Oil Seal/Drive Pinion Front Bearing Inner Race/Drive Pinion Front Bearing Outer Race Removal





Drive Pinion Rear Bearing Outer Race Removal

INSPECTION
- Check the companion flange for wear or damage.
- check the bearings for wear or discoloration.
- Check the gear carrier for cracks.
- Check the drive pinion and drive gear for wear or cracks.
- Check the side gears, pinion gears and pinion shaft for wear or damage.
- Check the side gear spline for wear or damage.