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Chapter V—Rear Axle
A—REMOVING
DRIVE
PINION
B—INSTALLING
DRIVE
PINION
ches)
CENTER
HOUSING
s
HOUSING
RM-618
Fig. 36—Removing Drive Pinion Assembly
(2) THRUST BLOCK
REPLACEMENT.
To remove the thrust
block, remove the two cap screws which secure the thrust block to
the axle housing, and remove the block. To install, position the block
in place on the housing, and install the two lock washers and cap
screws.
(3) DRIVE
PINION
PILOT
BEARING
REPLACEMENT.
Remove the pilot bearing, using a puller that applies pressure on the
bearing outer race (fig. 37). To install a new pilot bearing, place the
pilot bearing in position in the housing,
and install the bearing,
using a tool that applies pressure on the bearing outer race
b. Differential Assembly.
The drive gear assembly (including
the differential gear case) and the drive pinion are furnished only in
matched
sets, and, if either is damaged,
both
must
be replaced.
Replace the drive gear assembly if it has chipped or missing teeth,
or loose or missing drive gear rivets. Rotate the bearings on the drive
gear
assembly
and the differential
gear
case
by hand.
If either
bearing binds, has excessively loose races, is pitted, or is discolored
due to overheating, replace the bearings (subpar. (1) below).
Replace the differential spider if the diameter is excessively worn
at the differential spider gear bearing surfaces. Replace the differential
§ 152. b.
3730-47]
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