Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the drive pinion assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Drive Pinion Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Flatten the tab of the lock nut.
Using ST1 and ST2, fix at the spline portion of drive pinion shaft to remove the lock nut.
ST1 18621AA000 WRENCH

ST2 18667AA010 HOLDER

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Nut With Wrench And Holder
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Remove the taper roller bearing and outer race from drive pinion shaft.

Fig 3: Identifying Taper Roller Bearing And Outer Race
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Separate the front roller bearing from the drive pinion shaft using the ST.
ST 498077000 REMOVER

Fig 4: Identifying Front Roller Bearing With Remover
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Remove the two oil seals using a screwdriver wrapped with cloth etc.
CAUTION: Do not damage the fitting surface of drive pinion bearing.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Seals
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Remove the plug from drive pinion retainer.