Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .
- Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement .
- Install the J 22536
as shown. See Special Tools .
Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion. See Special Tools .
- Drive the pinion out using the J 22536
and a hammer. See Special Tools .
Strike the J 22536 slowly. See Special Tools . Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
- Remove the collapsible spacer from the pinion. Discard the spacer.
- Remove the pinion bearings and the cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement .
- Remove the ring gear bolts. Discard the bolts.
- Remove the ring gear from the differential. Drive the gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
IMPORTANT:
The ring gear bolts have left-hand threads.
NOTE:
Refer to Ring Gear Removal Notice
.