Pinion Gear/Ring Gear/Tone Ring: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Flange Holder

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Remove differential from housing.
Bend pinion nut lock tab back.
Remove pinion flange (1) nut with flange Holder C-328 (2).

Fig 2: Flange Puller
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Remove pinion flange (1) with Puller C-452 (2).

Fig 3: Pinion Seal
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Drive pinion gear out of the housing with a soft hammer.
Remove pinion seal (1) with a pry bar (2).

Fig 4: Collapsible Spacer
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Remove collapsible spacer (1) from pinion shaft (2).

Fig 5: Spacer
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Remove spacer (1) from pinion shaft (2).

Fig 6: Rear Pinion Bearing
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Remove rear pinion bearing from pinion shaft (1) with Puller C-293-PA (2) and four Adapters C-293-37.

Fig 7: Front Bearing Cup Remover
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Remove front pinion bearing cup (1) with Handle C-4171 (2) and Remover D-103 (3).

Fig 8: Rear Bearing Cup Remover
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Remove rear pinion bearing cup (1) with Remover 9884 (2) and Handle C-4171.

Fig 9: Pinion Height Select Shim
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Remove pinion height select shim (1) from rear pinion bearing cup bore (2).