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Pinion Gear/Ring Gear/ Tone Ring: Removal

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NOTE: The ring gear and pinion are serviced in a matched set. Never replace one gear without replacing the other matching gear.
  1. Remove differential from the axle housing.
  2. Mark the companion flange and propeller shaft for installation alignment.
  3. Disconnect propeller shaft from the companion flange and tie propeller shaft to underbody.
  4. Place differential case in a suitable vise with soft metal jaw protectors. (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Driving Ring Gear Off Differential Case
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  5. Remove ring gear bolts from the differential case.
  6. Drive ring gear off the differential case with a rawhide hammer (Fig 1 ).
  7. Install bolts into two of the threaded holes in the companion flange 180° apart.
  8. Position Holder 6719 against the companion flange and install a bolt and washer into one of the remaining threaded holes. Tighten the bolts so the Holder 6719 is held to the flange.
  9. Hold companion flange with Holder 6719 and remove companion flange nut and washer.
  10. Remove the companion flange with Remover C-452 (Fig 2 ).
    Fig 2: Removing Companion Flange
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  11. Remove pinion from housing (Fig 3 ).
    Fig 3: Removing Pinion
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  12. Remove pinion seal with a pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw.
  13. Remove oil slinger if equipped and front pinion bearing.
  14. Remove front pinion bearing cup with Remover C-4345 and Handle C-4171 (Fig 4 ).
    Fig 4: Removing Front Pinion Bearing Cup
    G02656208Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  15. Remove rear bearing cup from housing (Fig 5 ) with Remover C-4307 and Handle C-4171.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Pinion Bearing Cup
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  16. Remove collapsible preload spacer (Fig 6 ).
    Fig 6: Removing Collapsible Spacer
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  17. Remove rear bearing from pinion (Fig 7 ) with Puller/Press C-293-PA and Adapters C-293-47.
    Fig 7: Removing Rear Pinion Bearing
    G02656211Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Remove pinion depth shim (Fig 8 ) from the pinion shaft and record shim thickness.
    Fig 8: Removing Pinion Depth Shim
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