Differential Bearings: Removal

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Remove the differential carrier. REFER to: Differential Carrier .
Remove the drive pinion flange and seal. Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange and Seal .
Remove the outer drive pinion oil slinger.

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Using the special tool and a soft face mallet, tap the drive pinion free of the of the drive pinion outer bearing.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-1021 Protector, Pinion Thread.

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Remove the outer drive pinion bearing.

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Remove the pinion gear.

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Remove the inner drive pinion bearing.

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Remove and discard the drive pinion collapsible spacer.

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Using the general equipment, remove and discard the drive pinion bearing cups and remove the pinion depth shim.
Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer

Use the General Equipment: Punch

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If necessary, remove and discard the drive pinion oil baffle.

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Using the general equipment, remove and discard the differential bearings.
Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator

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NOTE: Wire the shims together and mark from which side they were removed.

Remove the differential bearing shims.

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