Rear Axle - 198RII: Gear-Pinion/Ring: Removal

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Fig 1: Ring Gear Bolts

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Remove differential assembly. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/REAR AXLE - 198MM/DIFFERENTIAL - REMOVAL)
Place differential case in a soft-jawed vise and remove ring gear-to-case bolts.

Fig 2: Ring Gear Removal
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Remove ring gear from differential case with a brass drift and hammer.

Fig 3: Pinion Flange Nut Removal/Installation
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Using 41mm socket and flange wrench Tool C-3281 (1), remove pinion nut and discard.

Fig 4: Removing Pinion Flange With Puller 1026
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Using puller Tool 1026 (1), remove pinion flange (2).

Fig 5: Pinion Seal Removal
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Using a suitable screwdriver, remove and discard the pinion seal.
Remove pinion tail bearing cone.

Fig 6: Pressing Pinion Shaft Out of Carrier
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Move axle housing to press and press out pinion shaft (1) as shown in Fig 6.

Fig 7: Collapsible Spacer and Washers
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Remove collapsible spacer (1) and washers (2). Discard collapsible spacer.

Fig 8: Pinion Head Bearing Removal
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Remove pinion head bearing (2) with Puller C-293-PA (1) and Adapters C-293-37 (3,4).

Fig 9: Pinion Head Bearing Cup Removal
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Using driver handle C-4171(2) and remover Tool 9084 (1), drive out pinion head bearing cup.

Fig 10: Shim Removal/Installation
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Remove pinion head shim. Measure and record shim thickness.

Fig 11: Pinion Tail Bearing Cup Removal
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Using driver handle C-4171 (2) and remover Tool D-149 (1), drive out pinion tail bearing cup.