Mitsubishi 1992 3000GT, Service Manual

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REAR AXLE
Differential Carrier
BEARING OUTER RACE REMOVAL
(1) Using a press, push the differential case until it is pressed
against the carrier.
(2) Remove the differential case from the press. Insert two
spacers in diagonally opposed positions between the side
bearing outer race to be removed and the inner race.
Using the press again, remove the outer race.
Caution
Use care not to drop the side bearing outer race.
NOTE
(1) Identify the right-and left-hand side bearing outer
races for correct reassembly.
(2) Use a spacer, approx. 30 mm (1.18 in.) long, 10 mm
in.) wide and 1 to 2 mm to in.) high,
made of copper sheet or the like to prevent damage
to the bearing.
BEARING INNER RACES GEAR
(FOR 4WS) REMOVAL
Pull out the side bearing inner races by using the special
NOTE
(1) For
remove the side bearing inner race together
with the rear wheel oil pump drive gear.
(2) Hook the of the special tool to the side bearing
inner race using the two notches on the differential case.
DRIVE GEAR REMOVAL
(1) Make the mating marks to the differential case and the
drive gear.
(2) Loosen the drive gear attaching bolts in diagonal
sequence to remove the drive gear.
SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL
Use the special tools to hold the companion flange and remove
the companion flange self-locking nut.
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