Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

Remove differential case assembly. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .
While holding companion flange with the flange wrench (commercial service tool), remove drive pinion lock nut.

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Put matching mark on the end of drive pinion. The matching mark should be in line with the matching mark on companion flange .

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CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage companion flange and drive pinion.

NOTE:
The matching mark on the final drive companion flange indicates the maximum vertical runout position.

When replacing companion flange, matching mark is not necessary.
Remove companion flange using puller (commercial service tool).

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Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier.

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CAUTION:
Never drop drive pinion assembly.
Remove front oil seal, using oil seal remover (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:
Never damage carrier case.
Remove pinion front bearing inner race.
Remove drive pinion bearing adjusting washer and drive pinion adjusting washer.
Remove pinion rear bearing inner race and pinion height adjusting washer with separator (A) (commercial service tool).

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Tap pinion front/rear bearing outer races uniformly a brass rod or equivalent to removed.

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CAUTION:
Never damage gear carrier.
Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to INSPECTION .