Final Drive: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Remove final gear using suitable tool.

Fig 1: Removing Final Gear Using Suitable Tool
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Press out differential side bearings using Tool.
Tool number: ST3301001 (J-22888-D)

Tool number: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)

CAUTION: Be careful not to mix up the right and left bearings.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Bearings
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Remove differential side bearing outer race and side bearing adjusting shim from transaxle case using Tool.
Tool number: KV381054S0 (J-34286)

Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearing Outer Race And Side Bearing Adjusting Shim From Transaxle Case
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Remove speedometer drive gear.

Fig 4: Removing Speedometer Drive Gear
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Drive out pinion mate shaft lock pin using Tool.
Tool number: KV32101000 (J-25689-A)

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Pin
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Draw out pinion mate shaft lock pin.
Remove pinion mate gears and side gears.

Fig 6: Removing Pinion Mate Gears And Side Gears
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