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Removing Drive Pinion Cartridge

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  1. Remove the pinion nut using the Bearing Race Installer/Spanner Wrench (J 42172) and the Pinion Gear Holder (J 42164). See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Pinion Shaft Nut
    G00061885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the pinion housing/cage into a press. Use the Side Gear Compressor (J 42162) and a hydraulic press in order to remove the pinion shaft and bearing from the housing/cage.
  3. Remove the nut, bearing, spacer, and pinion shaft from the housing/cage. See Figure.
  4. Install the Front Pinion Bearing Remover (J 42166) onto the pinion shaft and bearing. Use the J 42162, J 42166, and a hydraulic press in order to remove the bearing from the shaft.
  5. Use the Bearing Race Remover (J 42194) and a hydraulic press in order to remove the bearing race from the housing/cage. Use the J 42194 and a hydraulic press in order to remove bearing race from the housing/cage.
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