Pinion Sleeve Assembly

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Remove pinion sleeve mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Pinion Sleeve Mounting Bolts
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Using a plastic hammer, tap companion flange to remove pinion sleeve assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Pinion Sleeve Assembly
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Remove the pinion sleeve shim.
Remove the pinion lock nut.
Using a drift, remove drive pinion assembly from pinion sleeve with a press.
Tool number: ST33220000 (J25804-01)
Remove companion flange.
Remove the O-ring from pinion sleeve.

Fig 3: Removing Drive Pinion Assembly From Pinion Sleeve
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the pinion sleeve oil seal.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pinion sleeve.
Remove the pinion rear bearing inner race.

Fig 4: Removing Pinion Sleeve Oil Seal
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Using a puller, remove the pinion rear bearing outer race.
Tool number: KV381054S0 (J34286)

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Rear Bearing Outer Race
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Using a puller, remove the pinion front bearing outer race.
Tool number: KV381054S0 (J34286)
Remove dust cover.

Fig 6: Removing Pinion Front Bearing Outer Race
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Remove the collapsible spacer from the drive pinion.
Using a replacer, press the pinion front bearing inner race out of the drive pinion.
Tool number: ST30031000 (J22912-01)

Fig 7: Pressing The Pinion Front Bearing Inner Race Out Of The Drive Pinion
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