Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove wheels.
2. Push back brake pads and release hand brake.

NOTE: If it is not possible to spin rear axle shafts manually, detach rear brake cables.

3. Drain rear axle oil.

NOTE: On dual rear wheel axle remove axle shafts.

4. Remove propeller shaft.
5. Spin pinion flange by hand and check axial play of bearing.

CAUTION: There must not be any thrust bearing play. If play excess or there are particles (shavings) in the drained oil, replace gear assembly.

6. Measure and record torque to rotate the pinion.
7. Mark pinion position to pinion flange (1).
8. Unlock collared nut.
9. Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Wrench C-3281 and remove nut.




10. Remove pinion flange (1) from pinion shaft with Flange Puller 8992 (2).
11. Check sealing surfaces of joint flange for score marks and replace joint flange if necessary.




12. Remove pinion seal/seals (1).