Pinion Shaft and Housing Component Disassembly Note: Notes

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Remove the socket bolts (2 points) which fix the pinion shaft and housing.

Fig 1: Disassembling Pinion Shaft And Housing Component (1 Of 2)
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Hold the pinion shaft as shown, and pull the pinion shaft out and housing component.

Fig 2: Disassembling Pinion Shaft And Housing Component (2 Of 2)
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