REAR CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT/FINAL DRIVE GEAR
AND DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING THE
FINAL DRIVE ROLLER BEARING
1.Remove:
Roller bearing (ring gear) 1
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Use a suitable press tool 2 and an appropri-
ate support for the main housing.
2.Remove:
Roller bearing (final drive pinion gear) 1
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Removal steps:
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Heat the main housing only to 150 °C
(302 °F).
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Remove the roller bearing outer race with an
appropriately shaped punch 2.
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Remove the inner race from the final drive
pinion gear.
NOTE:
The removal of the final drive pinion gear roller
bearing is difficult and seldom necessary.
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3.Install:
Roller bearing (final drive pinion gear)
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Installation steps:
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Heat the main housing only to 150 °C
(302 °F).
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Install the roller bearing outer race using the
proper adapter.
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Install the inner race onto the drive pinion
gear.
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4.Install:
Roller bearing 1
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Use a suitable press tool 2 and a press to
install the above components into the main
housing.
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