Pinion Gear/Ring Gear - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are serviced in a matched set. Never replace one gear without replacing the other matched gear.

RING GEAR REMOVAL - GAS ENGINE





1. Remove differential from axle housing.
2. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw.
3. Remove bolts (1) holding ring gear (2) to differential case.
4. Drive ring gear from differential case with a dead-blow hammer.

RING GEAR REMOVAL - DIESEL ENGINE





1. Remove differential from axle housing.
2. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw.
3. Remove left hand threaded bolts (1) holding ring gear (2) to differential case.





4. Press ring gear (1) off differential with Plug (2) and Remover (3).





5. Hold pinion flange (1) with Holder (2) and remove flange nut.





6. Remove pinion flange (1) from pinion shaft with Puller (2).





7. Remove pinion (1) from the housing with Driver (2) and hammer.
8. Remove pinion shaft seal with a seal puller.
9. Remove front pinion bearing.





10. Remove front pinion bearing cup with Remover (1) and Handle (2).





11. Remove rear bearing cup with Remover (1) and Handle (2).





12. Remove collapsible spacer (1) from pinion shaft (3).





13. Remove rear pinion bearing from pinion shaft (1) with Puller/Press (2) and Adapters (3).





14. Remove depth shims (1) from the pinion shaft (2) and record the shims thickness.