Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 127

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential from the axle housing.
(2) Mark the companion flange and propeller shaft
for installation alignment.
(3) Disconnect the propeller shaft from the com-
panion flange. Using suitable wire, tie propeller shaft
to underbody.
(4) Install socket head bolts into two of the
threaded holes in the companion flange, 180° apart.
(5) Position Holder 6719 against the companion
flange and install a hex head bolt and washer into
one of the remaining threaded holes. Tighten the bolt
and washer so that the Holder 6719 is held to the
flange.
(6) Use Holder 6719 to hold companion flange and
remove the companion flange nut and washer.
(7) Using Remover C–452, remove the companion
flange from the pinion (Fig. 27).
Fig. 27 Companion Flange Removal
1 – COMPANION FLANGE
2 – PULLER TOOL
(8) Partially install pinion nut onto pinion to pro-
tect the threads.
(9) Remove the pinion from housing (Fig. 28).
Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from
falling and being damaged.
(10) Remove the pinion shaft seal with suitable
pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw.
(11) Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and front pin-
ion bearing.
8 1/4 AND 9 1/4 AXLE
Fig. 28 Remove Pinion
1 – RAWHIDE HAMMER
(12) Remove the front pinion bearing cup with:
• Remover C-4345 and Handle C–4171 for the 8
1/4 axles (Fig. 29).
• Bearing Removal Tool Set 6310 and Adapter
Foot 6310-9 for the 9 1/4 axles.
Fig. 29 Front Bearing Cup Removal
1 – REMOVER
2 – HANDLE
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