Pinion/Ring Gear

Fig 1: Ring Gear

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

Remove differential assembly from axle housing.
Remove ring gear bolts (1) and remove ring gear (2) from differential case.

Fig 2: Indicator Switch
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Remove Tru-Lok indicator switch (1) from differential housing (2).

Fig 3: Flange Holder
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Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Wrench C-3281 (2) and remove pinion nut.

Fig 4: Flange Puller
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Remove pinion flange (1) with Puller C-452 (2).

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Gear
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Remove pinion gear from housing with dead blow hammer (1).

Fig 6: Removing Collapsible Preload Spacer
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Remove collapsible spacer (1) from pinion gear (3).

Fig 7: Rear Pinion Bearing
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Remove rear pinion bearing from pinion shaft (1) with Puller C-293-PA (2) and Adapters C-293-47 (3).

Fig 8: Pinion Depth Shim
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Remove pinion depth shim (1) from pinion shaft (2) and record thickness.

Fig 9: Oil Slinger
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Remove pinion seal with seal puller.
Remove front bearing oil slinger (1).

Fig 10: Front Pinion Bearing
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Remove front pinion bearing (1).

Fig 11: Removing Front Bearing Cup
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Remove front pinion bearing cup with Remover D-158 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).

Fig 12: Removing Rear Bearing Cup
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Remove rear bearing cup (1) and oil baffle with a hammer and punch (2).