Tools Required

1. Remove the pinion nut using the J 42172 and the J 42164 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 J 42166 onto the pinion shaft and bearing.
6. Use the J 42162 , J 42166 , and a hydraulic press in order to remove the bearing from the shaft.