GMC 1976 ZEO 6083 Maintenance Manual page 176

Figure 32-Removing Right Side Bearing
6 . Push pinion shaft out of case .
7 . Rotate one pinion gear and shim towards ac-
cess hole in case and remove .
NOTE : Keep the corresponding shims and pin-
ion gear together for correct assembly .
8 . Remove the other pinion gear and shim .
9 . Remove side gears keeping the same thrust
washer with the side gear it is mated with. Inspect
thrust washers and shims for wear and replace as
necessary .
NOTE : The left side gear has the threaded re-
tainer that retains the (short) left output shaft.
Figure 33-Separating Ring Gear From Case
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
FINAL DRIVE 3C- 1 3
Figure 34-Removing Lock Pin From Pinion Shaft
If threaded retainer is to be removed, use a brass
drift and hammer to remove from left side gear .
1 . Clean all bearings throughly in clean solvent .
(Do not use a brush) . Examine bearings visually and
by feel . All bearings should feel smooth when oiled
Figure 35-Installing Pinion Front Bearing Outer Race