Drive Pinion Disassemble

^ Tools Required
- J 42163 Spanner Wrench
- J 42164 Pinion Gear Holder
- J 42166 Front Pinion Bearing Remover
- J 42194 Bearing Race Remover
- J 42162 Side Gear Compressor





1. Use a punch and unstake the drive pinion nut from the drive pinion.
2. Remove the drive pinion nut from the drive pinion using the J 42163 and The J 42164.





3. Remove the rear drive pinion bearing using the J 42162 and a hydraulic press.

Important: The drive pinion bearings and spacer must be replaced as a set.





The pinion bearing spacer is specific for the bearing set and must be used in order to achieve the proper bearing preload.
4. Disassemble the drive pinion nut (1), rear bearing (2), spacer (3), housing (4), and drive pinion (5).
5. Discard the bearing and spacer.





6. Remove the front drive pinion bearing from the drive pinion using the J 42166, the J 42162, and a hydraulic press.
7. Discard the front bearing.





8. Remove the front drive pinion bearing inner race from the drive pinion housing using the J 42194 and a hydraulic press.
9. Discard the bearing race.





10. Remove the rear drive pinion bearing outer race from the drive pinion housing using the J 42194 and a hydraulic press.
11. Discard the bearing race.