Output Shaft
- Remove case extension bolts. Remove case extension and extension seal. See Figure. Leave front differential carrier thrust washer and bearing on carrier. Rotate differential carrier until differential carrier pinion shaft is in horizontal position.
- Place Axle Remover Wedge (J 42562) between end of output shaft and differential pinion shaft. Using hammer, strike axle removal wedge to compress snap ring and push output shaft from differential side gear. See Fig 1. Remove output shaft assembly. Remove snap ring from output shaft.
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