Removing Pinion Gear

REMOVAL




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


1. Remove differential from axle housing.
2. Place differential case in vise with soft metal jaw protectors.
3. Remove ring gear bolts (1) and drive ring gear (2) off differential case with a soft hammer.
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4. Hold pinion flange with Wrench C-3281 and remove pinion nut.
5. Remove pinion flange with two jaw puller.
6. Remove pinion from housing with a soft hammer (1).
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7. Remove pinion seal with a pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw.
8. Remove oil slinger if equipped and front pinion bearing.
9. Remove front pinion bearing cup with Remover C-4345 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...0Gear204-1.jpg


10. Remove rear bearing cup from housing with Remover C-4307 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...0Gear205-1.jpg


11. Remove collapsible preload spacer (1) from pinion gear.


12. Remove rear bearing from pinion shaft (1) with Puller/Press C-293-PA (2) and Adapters C-293-47 (3).
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...0Gear206-1.jpg

13. Remove depth shims (1) from pinion gear (2) and record shim thickness
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...0Gear205-1.jpg