Final Drive Housing

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Using three spacers [20 mm (0.79 in)], mount final drive assembly on Tool.
Tool number:

KV38100800 (J34310, J25604-01)

Fig 1: Mounting Final Drive Assembly On Tool
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Remove differential side shaft assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Shaft Assembly
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Remove differential side flange.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Flange
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Put match marks on one side of side bearing cap with paint or punch to ensure that it is replaced in proper position during reassembly.
Bearing caps are line-bored during manufacture and should be put back in their original places.

Fig 4: Putting Match Marks On One Side Of Side Bearing Cap With Paint
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Remove side bearing caps.

Fig 5: Removing Side Bearing Caps
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Remove differential case assembly with a pry bar.

Fig 6: Removing Differential Case Assembly With Pry Bar
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Be careful to keep the side bearing outer races together with their respective inner cones - do not mix them up.

CAUTION: Side bearing spacer is placed on either the left or right depending upon final drive gear ratio. It should be labeled so that it may be replaced correctly.

Fig 7: Precaution For Mix Up Components
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Loosen drive pinion nut.
Tool number: KV38108300 (J44195)
Remove companion flange with puller.

Fig 8: Removing Companion Flange With Puller
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Take out drive pinion together with rear bearing inner cone, drive pinion bearing spacer and pinion bearing adjusting washer.
Remove front oil seal and pinion front bearing inner cone.

Fig 9: Removing Front Oil Seal And Pinion Front Bearing Inner Cone
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Remove pinion bearing outer races with a brass drift.

Fig 10: Removing Pinion Bearing Outer Races With Brass Drift
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Remove pinion rear bearing inner cone and drive pinion height adjusting washer.
Tool number: ST30031000 (J22912-01)

Fig 11: Removing Pinion Rear Bearing Inner Cone And Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
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