Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Disassembly

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NOTE: Replace the drive pinion shaft and hypoid driven gear as a set.

Remove the oil guide A.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Guide
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Remove the drive pinion shaft and shim from the adapter plate.

Fig 2: Locating Drive Pinion Shaft And Shim From Adapter Plate Bolts
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Affix the ST to the work table.
ST 18664AA000 BASE
Flatten the tab of the lock nut.
Attach ST3 to the lock nut, and set the drive pinion shaft to ST. Remove the lock nut and lock washer.
ST1 18667AA000 HOLDER

ST2 18664AA000 BASE

ST3 18621AA000 ADAPTER WRENCH

Fig 3: Attaching ST3 To Lock Nut
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Using the ST, remove the double taper roller bearing assembly.
ST 18723AA000 REMOVER

Fig 4: Removing Double Taper Roller Bearing Assembly
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