Rear Housing Disassemble

Tools Required

• J 23907  Slide Hammer
• J 26941  Bearing and Bushing Remover

1. If 2WD vehicle, using J 26941  and J 23907  , remove the slip yoke seal.
   Fig 1: Removing Slip Yoke Seal

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2. If 4WD vehicle, remove the bolts and the main shaft rear bearing retainer from the rear case.
   Fig 2: Removing Main Shaft Rear Bearing Retainer (4WD)

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3. If 4WD vehicle, use a brass drift to remove the main shaft rear bearing from the rear case.
   Fig 3: Removing Main Shaft Rear Bearing (4WD)

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IMPORTANT: The shift shaft rear bushing in the rear case is not serviceable.
4. Using the J 23907  , remove the rear case shift shaft bushing. The shift shaft bushing may come out without having to use the J 23907  .
Fig 4: Removing Rear Case Shift Shaft Bushing
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5. Inspect the countershaft rear bearing race.
6. If the bearing is faulty, use a suitable blind hole puller and a slide hammer to remove the bearing race.
   Fig 5: Removing Countershaft Rear Bearing Race

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