Drive Pinion Disassemble

Drive Pinion Disassemble

Tools Required
* DT-48005 Pinion Bearing Remover
* DT-48007 Spline Holder
* J 42162 Getrag Axle Side Gear Compressor
* J 42172 Getrag Axle Bearing Race Installer




1. Remove the pinion nut using the J 42172 (1) and the DT-48007 (2) in a vise.




2. Position the pinion housing/cage into a press.
3. Use the J 42162 and a hydraulic press in order to remove the pinion shaft and bearing from the housing/cage.





Important: The spacer is specific for the bearing set and must be used in order to achieve the proper bearing preload. The pinion bearings, spacer and housing/cage must be replaced as a set.


4. Remove the nut (1), bearing (2), spacer (3), and pinion shaft (5) from the housing/cage (4).




5. Install the DT-48005 (2) onto the pinion shaft and bearing.
6. Use the J 42162 (1), DT-48005 (2), and a hydraulic press in order to remove the bearing from the shaft.