Rear Housing Removal 4WD

REAR ADAPTER HOUSING REMOVAL

Location Of Dimples In Seal Face-4WD:

Rear Seal Removal-4WD:

1. Locate dimples in face of rear seal. Use a suitable slide hammer mounted screw to remove seal by inserting screw into seal at dimple locations.

Rear Bearing Snap Ring Removal-4WD:

2. Remove rear bearing snap ring from output shaft with heavy duty snap ring pliers.

Rear Adapter Housing Removal:

3. Lift rear adapter housing upward and off geartrain.

Rear Adapter Housing Componenta:

4. Remove bearing retainer bolts and remove rear bearing retainer and rear bearing. Use hammer handle to push or tap bearing out of housing if needed.
5. Examine condition of bearing bore, countershaft rear bearing race and idler shaft notch in rear housing. Replace housing if race, bore or notch are worn or damaged.