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2. Using Special Tool J-22932 hold barrel spline and
remove pinion preload nut. See Figure 4B-8.
3. With the aid of Special Tool J-22937 remove barrel
spline from drive pinion. See Figure 4B-9.
B A R R E L SPLINE
S L E E V E R E M O V E R
Figure 48.9 Removing Barrel Spline Sleeve
Figure 48-10 Removing Rear Pinion Bearing
4. Remove drive pinion by tapping rearward with a
soft faced hammer.
5. Remove rear pinion bearing using Special Tool J-
22912. See Figure 4B-10.
6. Remove pinion bearing outer races using a brass
drift.
Assembly and Installation of Drive Pinion
Prior to assembly or installation, all parts should be
clean and inspected for imperfections.
1. Install front pinion bearing outer race using in-
staller J-861 l-01 and driver handle J-8092. See Fig-
ure 4B-11.
Figure 48-l 1 Installing Front Pinion Bearing Ouret
REMOVER
J-2291 2
Figure 4B-12 Installing Rear Pinion Bearing Outer
I N S T A L L E R
J-861 l-01
J - 7 8 1 8 I N S T A L L E R
D R I V E R H A N D L E
J-8092
Race
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