110
KX181
5. Unstake the lock collar; then using the 48 mm Inter-
nal 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 col-
lar has left-hand threads.
CC875
CC876
6. Using the Pinion Gear/Shaft Removal Tool and a
hammer, remove the pinion gear from the gear case
housing.
CC878
7. Secure the pinion gear in a bearing puller; then
remove the pinion bearing using a press. Account for
a collar and a bearing.
CC879
NOTE: If gears are being replaced, use the existing
shims.
NOTE: If the gear case housing is being replaced,
proceed to the following Shimming Procedure/Shim
Selection sub-section.
Shimming Procedure/Shim
Selection
It is very important to adjust bevel gears for the proper
running tolerances. Gear life and gear noise are greatly
affected by these tolerances; therefore, it is very impor-
tant to properly adjust any gear set prior to final assem-
bly.
The following procedure can be used on both front differ-
ential or rear drive gear case.
NOTE: All bearings must be installed in the gear
case and the pinion properly installed before pro-
ceeding.
CAUTION
Failure to completely remove the staked material from
the lock collar will result in the destruction of the
threads in the gear case housing.
Shims
p/n
mm
in.
0402-405
1.3
0.051
0402-406
1.4
0.055
0402-407
1.5
0.059
0402-408
1.6
0.063
0402-409
1.7
0.067