GEAR, Ring and Pinion: Removal: Gear-Pinion/Ring

Remove the Rear Axle Assembly. See Differential and Driveline/Rear Axle - Removal .

Fig 1: Case Half Bolts
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Remove the Case Half Bolts (1) and remove the Case Half (2).

Fig 2: Differential Case
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Remove the Differential Case (1).

Fig 3: Ring Gear Bolts
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Remove the Ring Gear Bolts (1) and tap Ring Gear (2) off of the Differential Case with a dead-blow hammer.

Fig 4: Pinion Flange With Flange Holder C-3281
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Hold Pinion Flange (2) with Flange Holder C-3281 (1) and remove the Pinion Nut.

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Flange From Pinion Shaft Using Puller 1026
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Use Puller 1026 (1) to remove the Pinion Flange (2) from the Pinion Shaft.

Fig 6: Pressing Pinion Out Of Case With Arbor Press
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Press the Pinion (1) out of the Case (2) with an arbor press.

Fig 7: Using Arbor Press And Bearing Splitter 1130 To Press Bearing Off Of Pinion
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NOTE: Tighten Bearing Splitter 1130 enough so that it does not slip off the bearing during removal
Use an arbor press and Bearing Splitter 1130 (2) to press the Bearing (1) off of the Pinion (3).

Fig 8: Removing Pinion Bearing Cup By Tapping It Out Through Pinion Shaft Bore
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NOTE: Use a brass drift only. Otherwise, damage can occur.
Remove the Pinion Bearing Cup by tapping it out through the Pinion Shaft Bore (1).

Fig 9: Removing Pinion Bearing Seal With Slide Hammer C-637 And Collet 7794-A
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Remove the Pinion Bearing Seal with Slide Hammer C-637 and Collet 7794-A.
Remove the Outer Pinion Bearing.

Fig 10: Using Brace 8915 And Bearing Remover 9593 To Remove Outer Pinion Cup
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Use Brace 8915 and Bearing Remover 9593 to remove the Outer Pinion Cup.

Fig 11: Using Bearing Cup Remover 9593 And Brace 8915 To Remove Differential Bearing Cone From Case
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Use Bearing Cup Remover 9593 (1) and Brace 8915 (2) to remove the Differential Bearing Cone (3) from the Case.

Fig 12: Differential Bearing Cone
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Use Bearing Cup Remover 9593 (1) and Brace 8915 (2) to remove the Differential Bearing Cone (3) from the Cover.