Pinion Gear/Ring Gear

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 gear.

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

Fig 2: Flange Wrench 6958
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Hold pinion flange (1) with Spanner Wrench 6958 (2) and remove pinion nut and washer.

Fig 3: Flange Puller C-452
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Remove pinion flange (1) with Puller C-452.

Fig 4: Pinion Driver 8976
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Remove pinion gear (1) from housing with Driver 8976 (1).

Fig 5: Oil Slinger
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Remove pinion shaft seal with seal puller.
Remove oil slinger (1).

Fig 6: Front Pinion Bearing
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Remove front pinion bearing (1).

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

Fig 8: Rear Bearing Cup Removal
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Remove rear bearing cup from housing with Remover C4307 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).

Fig 9: Collapsible Spacer
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Remove collapsible spacer (1) from pinion gear shaft (2).

Fig 10: Rear Pinion Bearing
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Remove rear bearing from the pinion shaft (1) with Puller C-293-PA (2) and Adapters C-293-42 (3).

Fig 11: Pinion Depth Shim
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Remove depth shims (1) from the pinion shaft (2) and record the shims thickness.