Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 374

4C-6 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
5-8614-10 FLANGE HOLDER-
Fig. 4C-9 Removing Pinion Nut
1. Install pinion Flange Holder 5-8614-10 to pinion
flange and remove pinion nut. See Fig. 4C-9.
2. Install flange removing portion of Tool 5-8614-10
and remove pinion flange. See Fig. 4C-10.
3. By pulling on the gear end of the pinion with one
hand and tapping the threaded end with a soft faced
hammer, remove the pinion and collapsible spacer.
CAUTION: Do not drop dive pinion as damage
could result.
4. Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool remove the
pinion seal and front bearing.
5. Remove rear pinion bearing using Remover 5-8612
(all exc. B Series, "P" and "M" coded axles), 5-9746
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5-8614-10 FLANGE
HOLDER AND
REMOVER
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Fig. 4 C - 1 0 Removing Pinion Flange
Fig. 4C-1 1 Removing Rear Pinion Bearing
(B Series,
"P" and "M" coded axles), or 5-2 1493 (X
Series) and note the shim used. See Fig. 4C-1 I .
6. The front and rear pinion bearing outer races can be
removed with the use of a brass drift.
ASSEMBLE A N D INSTALL
1. Install the front pinion bearing outer race using In-
staller 5-86 1 1-0 1 (5 78 17 X Series) and Drive Handle
5-8092. See Fig. 4C-12.
2. To install the rear pinion bearing outer race use In-
staller 5-8608 (all exc. B Series, "P" coded axles),
5-9745 (B Series, "P" coded axles) or J 6197 (X Se-
ries) and Drive Handle 5-8092. See Fig. 4C- 13.
3. Lubricate pinion bearings with gear lubricant. As-
semble pinion bearings, pinion setting Gage Plate
5-21777-23, (A and G Series, "G" and
"K"
coded
axles), 5-21777-26 (all F Series and B Series, "G" or
"K"
coded axles) or 5-21777-2 (B Series, "P" or "M"
coded axles, (X Series) Stud Assembly 5-8619-13 and
front bearing Pilot 5-5647-37 (all A and G Series) or