Gear Ring: Disassembly

Remove adapter case. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".
Remove drive gear assembly from the transfer case.
Remove gear ring bearing outer race (transfer case side) and gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side) from the transfer case. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".
Remove gear ring bearing inner race (adapter case side) from ring gear shaft with the drift (A) [SST: ST33200000 (J-26082)] and a replacer.

Fig 1: Removing Ring Gear Bearing Inner Race From Shaft Using Special Tools (Adapter Case Side)
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Remove gear ring bearing inner race (transfer case side) from gear ring with the drift (A) [SST: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)] and a puller.

Fig 2: Removing Ring Gear Bearing Inner Race From Shaft Using Special Tools (Transfer Case Side)
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Remove the drive gear mounting bolts.
Lightly tap adapter case with a plastic hammer to remove drive gear from the gear ring.

Fig 3: Removing Drive Gear From Gear Ring Using Plastic Hammer
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Remove gear ring oil seal from the gear ring with a puller (A) [SST: KV381054S0 (J-34286)].

Fig 4: Removing Gear Ring Oil Seal From Gear Ring Using Puller
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Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to "INSPECTION ".