Pinion Gear/Ring Gear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Differential

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Remove differential assembly. See REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Ring Gear Bolts
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Place differential case in a soft-jawed vise and remove ring gear-to-case bolts (1).

Fig 3: Removing Ring Gear
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Remove ring gear from differential case with a brass drift (1) and hammer.

Fig 4: Pinion Flange Nut Removal/Installation
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Using 41mm socket and flange wrench Flange Wrench C-3281 (1), remove pinion nut and discard.

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Flange With Puller 1026
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Using Puller 1026 (1), remove pinion flange (2).

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Pinion Seal
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Using a suitable screwdriver, remove and discard the pinion seal.
Remove pinion tail bearing cone.

Fig 7: Pressing Pinion Shaft Out of Carrier
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Move axle housing to press and press out pinion shaft (1) as shown.

Fig 8: Collapsible Spacer & Washers
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Remove collapsible spacer (1) and washers (2). Discard collapsible spacer.

Fig 9: Removing Pinion Head Bearing
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Remove pinion head bearing (2) with Puller/Press C-293-PA (1) and Adapters C-293-37 (3,4).

Fig 10: Removing Pinion Head Bearing Cup
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Using Handle C-4171(2) and Remover 9084 (1), drive out pinion head bearing cup.

Fig 11: Removing/Installing Shim
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Remove pinion head shim. Measure and record shim thickness.

Fig 12: Removing Pinion Tail Bearing Cup
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Using Handle C-4171 (2) and Remover D-149 (1), drive out pinion tail bearing cup.