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Output Shaft: Removal

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  1. Remove the case extension housing. See CASE EXTENSION HOUSING  . Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. See appropriate article in DRIVE AXLES.
  2. Rotate the differential carrier until the end of the output shaft can be seen and the differential pinion shaft (701) is in a horizontal position. See Fig 1 .
  3. Place the Snap Ring Tool (J-42562) between the end of the output shaft and the differential pinion shaft. Using a hammer, hit the end of the axle removal tool in order to compress the output shaft compression ring (512) and push the output shaft through the differential side gear.
  4. Remove the differential carrier (700). See Fig 2 . Using snap ring pliers remove the compression ring (512) from the output shaft.
  5. Remove the output shaft through the left wheel opening. See Fig 3 . Inspect the output shaft (510) for the following: stripped splines, damaged retainer ring groove or a damaged bushing journal. See Fig 4 .
Fig 1: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft
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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Differential Carrier
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Fig 3: Removing Output Shaft
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Fig 4: Inspecting Output Shaft
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