Drive Pinion and Bearing Retainer

Fig. 3 Removing Pinion Shaft Nut:

1. Remove drive pinion shaft nut, Fig. 3.

Fig. 4 Removing Companion Flange:

2. Remove companion flange from drive pinion shaft, Fig. 4.
3. Using suitable puller, remove pinion seal.
4. Remove the pinion, bearing, and retainer assembly from carrier housing. Extreme care must be taken not to damage mounting surfaces of retainer and carrier.
5. Place protective sleeve on pinion pilot bearing surface and press drive pinion shaft out of pinion retainer.
6. Using Pinion Bearing Cone Removal tool No. T71P-4621-B or equivalent, press pinion shaft out of pinion rear bearing cone.
7. Clean and inspect all parts.