Final Drive: Disassembly

Remove final gear.

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

Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearing Outer Race & Side Bearing Adjusting Shim From Transaxle Case
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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 Lock Pin
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Draw out pinion mate shaft lock pin.
Remove pinion mate gears and side gears.

Fig 6: Removing Side Gears
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