Drive Pinion: Removal

Remove the differential case (4204). For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .

CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several revolutions prior to removing the pinion flange (4851).

Remove the pinion flange. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE & DRIVE PINION SEAL .
Using a screwdriver, force the rear axle drive pinion seal metal flange up and strike it with a hammer.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Drive Pinion Seal
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Using gripping pliers and a hammer, remove the rear axle drive pinion seal (4676).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Axle Drive Pinion Seal
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Remove the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger (4670).
Using the special tool and a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the front differential pinion bearing (4621) and remove it through the rear of the differential housing (4010).

Fig 3: Removing Drive Pinion Assembly Using Drive Pinion Thread Protector
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Remove the differential drive pinion collapsible spacer (4662) and discard it.

Fig 4: Identifying Differential Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer
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Using the special tool and a suitable press, remove the differential pinion bearing (4630).

Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Bearing With Bearing Puller
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NOTE: Do not remove the differential drive pinion bearing cups (4628) (4616) from the differential housing unless the cups are damaged.

Fig 6: Removing Outer Differential Drive Pinion Bearing Cup With Drive Pinion Bearing Cup Installer & Handle

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Using the special tools, remove the outer differential drive pinion bearing cup.
Using the special tools, remove the inner differential drive pinion bearing cup.

Fig 7: Removing Inner Differential Drive Pinion Bearing Cup With Drive Pinion Bearing Cup Installer & Handle
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