Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 161

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DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIWELINE 3 - I i
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
PINION IEAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential assembly from axle hous­
ing.
(2) Remove the pinion yoke nut and washer. Use
Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281 to remove the
pinion yoke (Fig. 26).
(6) Remove the front pinion bearing cup and seal
with Remover C-4307 for model 80 or D-158 for
model 60/70 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 28).
REMOVER'
HANDLE
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Fig. 26 Pinion Yoke Removal
(3) Remove the pinion gear from housing (Fig. 27).
Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent i t from
falling and being damaged.
Fig. 28 Front Bearing Cup Removal
(7) Remove the rear bearing cup from housing
(Fig. 29). Use Remover D-159 for model 80 or D-162
for model 60/70 and Handle C-4171.
RAWHIDE
HAMMER
DRIVER
HANDLE
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Fig. 27 Remove Pinion Gear
(4) Remove the pinion gear seal with a slide ham­
mer or pry out with bar.
(5) Remove oil slinger, front bearing.
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Fig. 29 Rear Bearing Cup Removal