Final Drive: Disassembly

Remove final gear.

Fig 1: Removing Final Gear
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Press out differential side bearings.
- Be careful not to mix up the right and left bearings.
Fig 2: Pressing Differential Side Bearings
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Remove differential side bearing outer race, and side bearing adjusting shim from transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearing Outer Race
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Remove speedometer drive gear.

Fig 4: Removing Speedometer Drive Gear
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Drive out pinion mate shaft lock pin.

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Pin
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Draw out pinion mate shaft lock pin.
Remove pinion mate gears and side gears.

Fig 6: Removing Pinion Mate Gears And Side Gears

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