Pinion Sleeve Assembly

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Remove pinion sleeve mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Pinion Sleeve Mounting Bolts
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Temporarily tighten 2 bolts. Using a plastic hammer, tap companion flange to remove pinion sleeve assembly.

Fig 2: Taping Companion Flange Using Plastic Hammer
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Remove the pinion sleeve shim.
Remove the pinion nut.
Using a drift, remove drive pinion from pinion sleeve with a press.

Fig 3: Removing Drive Pinion From Pinion Sleeve Using Drift And Press
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Tool number: ST33220000 (J25804-01)
Remove drive pinion assembly.
Remove the O-ring from pinion sleeve.
Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the oil seal.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Seal Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pinion sleeve.
Remove the pinion rear bearing inner race.
Using a puller, remove the pinion rear bearing outer race.
Tool number: KV381054S0 (J34286)

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

Fig 6: Removing Pinion Front Bearing Outer Race Using Puller
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Remove the collapsible spacer from the drive pinion gear.
Using a replacer, press the pinion front bearing inner race out of the drive pinion gear.

Fig 7: Pressing Pinion Front Bearing Inner Race Out Of Drive Pinion Gear Using Replacer
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Tool number: ST30031000 (J22912-01)