Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the drive pinion assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Drive Pinion Assembly Bolts
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Flatten the tab of the lock nut.
Using ST1 and ST2, fix at the spline portion of drive pinion shaft to remove the lock nut.
ST1 18621AA000 ADAPTER WRENCH

ST2 18667AA010 HOLDER

Fig 2: Removing Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly Lock Nut Using Special Tools
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Remove the taper roller bearing and outer race from drive pinion shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Drive Pinion Shaft Taper Roller Bearing And Outer Race
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Remove the inner bearing inner race from the drive pinion shaft using ST.
ST 498077000 REMOVER

Fig 4: Removing Drive Pinion Shaft Inner Bearing Inner Race Using Special Tool
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Remove the two oil seals using a screwdriver wrapped with cloth etc.
CAUTION: Do not damage the fitting surface of drive pinion bearing.

Fig 5: Identifying Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly Oil Seal
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Remove the plug from drive pinion retainer.