Disassembly

Fig. 9 Drive Pinion Removal:

Fig. 10 Pinion Straddle Bearing Removal:

1. Clamp pinion assembly in vise taking care not to damage housing or gear.
2. Hold driveshaft flange with suitable tool, then remove pinion nut and washer.
3. Remove driveshaft flange from pinion shaft using suitable puller.
4. Support housing in press as shown in Fig. 9, and press pinion from housing. Do not allow pinion to drop on floor.
5. Separate pinion flange, oil seal, front bearing and bearing retainer, driving seal from housing with suitable drift.
6. Remove bearing races from housing using suitable drift and place front bearing race with bearing.
7. Press rear bearing from pinion and place bearing with race.
8. Remove straddle bearing from axle housing using suitable drift, Fig. 10.
9. Inspect components keeping all components in order, and replace as needed.