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Final Drive Assembly Disassemble

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    Fig 1: Final Drive Sun Gear
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  1. Remove the final drive sun gear (115).
    2. Fig 2: Differential Pinion Shaft Retaining Pin
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  2. Remove the differential pinion shaft retaining pin (704). Use a pin punch.
    3. Fig 3: Differential Pinion Shaft
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    IMPORTANT: If the pinion gears are removed, place the final drive carrier into a clean transmission oil pan in order to prevent losing the needle bearings.
  3. Remove the differential pinion shaft (703).
    4. Fig 4: Identifying Differential Side & Pinion Gears
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  4. Remove the differential pinion gears (707), thrust washers (706), the differential side gears (709), and the thrust washers (708).
    5. Fig 5: Carrier Thrust Bearing
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  5. Inspect the final drive sun gear to carrier thrust bearing (700).
  6. Inspect all pinions for excessive wear or bearing noise.
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