Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual page 144

MOD355
Disassembling Differential Assembly
1. Using a Torx wrench, remove the cap screws secur-
ing the pinion housing; then remove pinion housing.
Account for the coupler, fork, shuttle shaft with
O-ring, and spring.
XR352A
2. Using a Torx wrench, remove the cap screws secur-
ing the differential cover.
MOD359
3. Using a plastic mallet, tap lightly to remove the dif-
ferential cover. Account for an O-ring (A) and note
the location of any shims.
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MOD360
NOTE: If the cover is difficult to remove, pry on the
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cover in more than one recessed location.
4. Gently remove the spider assembly and note the
location of any shims.
MOD361
Disassembling Pinion Gear
1. Remove the internal snap ring securing the pinion
bearing in the housing.
WC430
2. Using a suitable tool and a hammer, remove the pin-
ion gear from the gear case housing.