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7. Using the 48 mm Internal Hex Socket, remove the
lock collar securing the pinion gear assembly.
NOTE: On a front differential, the lock collar has
right-hand threads. On a rear gear case, the lock
collar has left-hand threads.
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8. Using the Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool and a
hammer, remove the pinion gear from the gear
case housing.
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9. Secure the pinion gear in a bearing puller; then
remove the pinion bearing using a press. Account
for a collar and a bearing.
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NOTE: If gears are being replaced, use the exist-
ing shims. The numbers are scribed onto the
gears: the ring gear has the number on the oppo-
site side of the gears, and the pinion gear has the
number on the end of the pinion gear shaft by the
splines. If no number is present, it should be con-
sidered as being in the 0 category.
NOTE: If the gear case housing is being replaced,
proceed to the following Shimming Proce-
dure/Shim Selection sub-section.
Shimming Procedure/Shim
Selection
1. Press bearings into bores by outer ring to contact
with seat.
2. Install the lock collar and tighten to 125 ft-lb; then
on final assembling, stake the lock collar edge
approximately 1.5 mm into the lower oil channel.
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