Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Disassembly

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Remove the drive pinion assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying 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 Lock Nut
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Remove the taper roller bearing and outer race from drive pinion shaft.

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

Fig 4: Removing Inner Bearing Inner Race From Drive Pinion Shaft
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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 Oil Seals
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Remove the plug from drive pinion retainer.