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Rear Axle
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3.4 DRIVE PINION REMOVAL:
Remove Companion Flange using tools as shown:
Remover and holder yoke
If yoke or flange shows wear in the area of seal
contact, it should be replaced.
Remove pinion by tapping with mallet.
Hold the pinion with hand to avoid falling.
Caution:
Gear teeth have sharp edges. Handle gears
carefully to avoid injury.
Collect shims and keep them together. Replace
shims if found damaged.
Note:
Discard collapsible spacer. New one is required to
be used during assembly.
Pullout pinion oil seal with puller slide hammer
Note:
Discard oil seal
Remove bearing cone and outer thrust washer.
Turn nose of carrier down. Remove outer pinion
bearing cup using tools given below:
1. Remover front pinion bearing cup along
with baffle Handle
Turn nose of carrier up and remove inner pinion
bearing cup using tools given below:
Remover rear pinion bearing cup handle
Note:
Pinion depth shim is located between inner pinion
bearing cone and pinion gear.