Remove Pinion Shaft and Cage Assembly

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FORWARD-REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER REPAIR - CONTINUED

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DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER DISASSEMBLY - CONTINUED

Remove Pinion Shaft and Cage Assembly.

(1)

Loosen the pinion cage capscrews (101) until the heads contact the back (under) face of the helical driven

gear (98). Continue loosening the capscrews approximately three turns each, alternating with the other

capscrews. This will avoid cocking the bearing cage (95) in the carrier (59) while the capscrews act as

puller screws.

(2)

Continue loosening the capscrews (101) until the cage (95), capscrews (102), and washers (101) are

removed. Remove the shims (94) from under the bearing cage and wire together for reassembly.

CAUTION

It may be necessary to tap out the pinion and bearing cage assembly by using a brass bar and hammer on the

pinion shaft end. Care should be exercised not to damage the bearing. In either case, the bearing will remain

on the pinion.

(3)

Remove pinion nut (100) and washer (99).

(4)

Press pinion shaft (90) out from bearing cage (95), bearings (91 and 97) and driven gear (98).

(5)

Remove outer bearing (97) from bearing cage (95) and bearing spacer (93) from pinion shaft (90).

(6)

If necessary, remove the pinion inner bearing (91) and bearing (89) with a suitable puller.

(7)

If necessary, replace pinion bearing cups (92 and 96), remove with a suitable puller (if cups are in good

condition, do not remove).

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