REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER 4-13
Fig. 6J~Rem oving Oil Trough
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Fig. 8 J-R em o vin g Pinion from Retainer
Fig. 7J~Rem oving Bearing Caps
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Select appropriate tool as required and remove pinion intermediate inner bearing from the drive pinion as follows. a.
6 -tooth pinion—position Tool J-6203 over head of
pinion so that it contacts inner race of bearing, and press pinion from bearing (fig. 10J). b.
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7-tooth pinion-position the two halves of J-22307 over the pinion bearing so that the lip of tool picks up the bearing rollers (fig. 11J). Tighten the two halves with provided bolts until bearing is fully seated in tool. Press pinion from bearing (fig. 12J).
Remove the pinion rear bearing from the carrier by tapping on the outer race with a brass drift to unseat the bearing (fig. 13J).
Inspection 1.
W ash all m etal parts thoroughly in cleaning sol vent and dry with air.
CAUTION: Do not spin bearings while drying with air hose.
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Inspect the drive pinion for chipped, cracked or exces sively worn teeth and inspect the splines for wear. In spect the bearings for worn or pitted rollers or inner races. Inspect the pinion flange for worn splines. Inspect bearing retainer for cracks, and any imperfec tions such as corrosion, pits and grooves in the oil seal area. Replace defective parts as required.
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