Side Shaft Gear Assembly: Disassembly

If there is excessive contamination present, this entire procedure will need to be carried out.

Inspect the side shaft gear assembly for damage. If no damage is indicated the installation of a new O-ring seal and dust cover only will be required.

1. Inspect the side shaft gear assembly for damage (chipped teeth, worn bearing or contamination). If no damage or contamination is indicated the installation of a new O-ring seal and dust cover will only be required.
2. Remove and discard the side gear assembly O-ring seal.
   Fig 1: Removing Side Gear Assembly O-Ring Seal

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3. Remove and discard the rubber dust cover.
   Fig 2: Removing Rubber Dust Cover

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NOTE: It may be necessary to press the gear assembly into the cover to remove the snap ring.
Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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4. If required, remove and discard the snap ring.
5. If required, using the special tool, press the gear from the bearing.
   Fig 4: Pressing Gear From Bearing

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6. The cover, bearing and retaining snap ring are only serviced as an assembly.
   Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Snap Ring

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