Drive Pinion: Disassembly

Remove the drive pinion and drive pinion shim.

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Flatten the tab of the lock nut.

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Using ST1 and ST2, fix at the spline portion of drive pinion to remove the lock nut.
Preparation tool:

ST1: WRENCH (499787700)

ST2: HOLDER (18667AA010)

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Remove the drive pinion collar (A) and O-ring (B).

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Using a press, remove the taper roller bearing inner race (rear side) and taper roller bearing outer race.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the drive pinion.

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Using the ST and a press, remove the taper roller bearing inner race (front side).
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the drive pinion.

Preparation tool:

ST: REMOVER (498077600)

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Remove the oil seal from the drive pinion retainer using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protection tape.

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Remove the plug.

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