Pinion Housing Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Press Pinion Gear Out of Housing

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Press pinion gear/shaft (2) out of housing. Use suitable adapter (1) to protect end of shaft

Fig 2: Pinion Bearing Spacer
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Remove pinion bearing spacer (1)

Fig 3: Press Off Pinion Head Bearing
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Using splitter 1130 or equivalent (2), press off pinion head bearing (1).

Fig 4: Remove Pinion Tail Bearing Cup
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Using a suitable punch, remove pinion tail bearing cup (1).

Fig 5: Remove Pinion Head Bearing Cup
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Using suitable punch, remove pinion head bearing cup (1).