Roll Pin with Groove (short roll pin): Removing and Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Spring Pin Driven Out With Chisel, Chisel Inserted Into Circumferential Groove

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Removing

-- Cover the bearing inner race/tapered roller bearing and speedometer drive gear to prevent damage and to keep metal shavings from getting in.

-- Remove the adapter sleeve using a chisel.

Installing

-- Drive into the differential housing up to the stop.