MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 38

Date
1-1-89
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MC~9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
9. If shims are to be discarded because of damage, first
measure the total thickness of the pack. Make a note of the
dimension. The dimension will be needed to calculate the depth
of the drive pinion in the carrier when the gear set is installed.
Figure 2-25. Removing Bearing Cage Using Puller Screws.
DISASSEMBLING THE DRIVE PINION
AND BEARING CAGE
DRIVE PINION
BEARING
SPACER
Figure 2-26. Pinion And Bearing Cage Assembly.
1. Put the drive pinion and bearing cage {figure 2-26) in a
press. The pinion shaftmustbe toward the top of the assembly.
Support the bearing cage under the flange area with metal or
wood blocks. Press the drive pinion through the bearing cage
(Figure 2-27).
NOTE: The inner bearing cone and bearing
spacer or spacers will remain on the pinion
shaft.
SUPPORT
SPIGOT BEARING
Figure 2-27. Removing Drive Pinion From Bearing Cage.
2. If a press is not available, use a leather, plastic or rubber
mallet to drive the pinion through the bearing cage.
3. If the pinion seal is mounted directly in the outer bore of
the bearing cage. remove the seal at this time. Use a screw-
driver or small pry bar for removal. After the seal is removed, lift
the outer bearing cone from the cage (Figure 2-28).
Figure 2-28. Removing Pinion Seal.
CAUTION: Be careful when using a screw-
driver or pry bar to remove the seal. Do not
damage the wall of bore. Damage to the
bore can cause oil leaks.
4. If the pinion bearings need to be replaced, remove the
inner and outer bearing cups from the inside of the cage. Use a
press and sleeve. bearing puller or a small drift and hammer.
The type of tool used depends on the design of the bearing
cage.
When a press is used. support the bearing cage under the
flange area with metal or wood blocks (Figure 2-29).