Rear Axle - 8 1/4: Gear-Pinion/Ring: Removal: Gear-Pinion/Ring

Fig 1: Ring Gear

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NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are serviced in a matched set. Never replace one gear without replacing the other matched gear.

1. Remove differential from axle housing.
2. Place differential case (1) in a vise with soft metal jaw.
3. Remove bolts holding ring gear (2) to differential case.
4. Drive ring gear from differential case with a dead-blow hammer (3).
   Fig 2: Companion Flange Puller

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5. Hold flange (1) with Holder 6719A and remove flange nut and washer.
6. Remove flange (1) from pinion shaft with Puller C-452 (2).
   Fig 3: Pinion Gear

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7. Remove pinion from the housing with dead-blow hammer (1).
8. Remove pinion shaft seal with a seal pick.
9. Remove oil slinger, if equipped and front pinion bearing.
   Fig 4: Front Pinion Bearing Cup

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10. Remove front pinion bearing cup with Remover C-4345 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).
    Fig 5: Rear Pinion Bearing Cup

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11. Remove rear bearing cup with Remover C-4307 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).
    Fig 6: Collapsible Spacer

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12. Remove collapsible spacer (1) from pinion (3).
    Fig 7: Rear Pinion Bearing Puller

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13. Remove rear pinion bearing with Puller/Press C-293-PA (1) and Adapters C-293-47 (3).
14. Remove depth shims from the pinion shaft and record the shims thickness.