Drive Pinion: Disassembly

Remove pinion sleeve mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Locating Pinion Sleeve Mounting Bolts
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Lightly tap adapter case with a plastic hammer to remove pinion sleeve assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Pinion Sleeve Assembly Using Plastic Hammer
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Remove the pinion sleeve shim.
Remove the pinion lock nut.
Remove drive pinion assembly from pinion sleeve with the drift (A) [SST: ST33220000 (J-25804-01)].

Fig 3: Removing Drive Pinion Assembly From Pinion Sleeve Using Drift
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Remove companion flange.
Remove the O-ring from pinion sleeve.
CAUTION:
- Never use a tool.
- Never damage the pinion sleeve.
Put out the circumference of pinion sleeve oil seal from back side of pinion sleeve with punch to remove pinion sleeve oil seal.
CAUTION: When removing oil seal, never damage the pinion sleeve by scooping it out with a tool.

Fig 4: Removing Pinion Sleeve Oil Seal Using Tool
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Remove pinion rear bearing inner race.
Remove the pinion rear bearing outer race with the puller (A) [SST: KV381054S0 (J-34286)].

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Rear Bearing Outer Race Using Puller
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Remove the pinion front bearing outer race with the puller (A) [SST: KV381054S0 (J-34286)].
Remove the collapsible spacer from the drive pinion.

Fig 6: Removing Pinion Front Bearing Outer Race Using Puller
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Using the replacer (A) (commercial service tool), press the pinion front bearing inner race out of the drive pinion.
Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to "INSPECTION ".

Fig 7: Removing Pinion Front Bearing Inner Race From Drive Pinion Using Replacer
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