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 Gear Ring Bearing Inner Race (Adapter Case Side) From Ring Gear Shaft Using Drift
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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.
Remove the drive gear mounting bolts.

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

Fig 3: Removing Ring Gear From Ring Gear Shaft 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 Drive Shaft Oil Seal From Ring Gear Shaft Using Puller
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