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Ring Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)

Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle) 

Tools Required

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J22536 Pinion Driver

Removal Procedure 

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the differential assembly.
3. Remove the drive pinion yoke and the pinion oil seal.
4. Remove the thrust washer.

5. Install the J22536 as shown.

Ensure that the J22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.

6. Drive the pinion out using the J22536 and a hammer.

Strike the J22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.

7. Remove the pinion preload shims from the drive pinion and set aside.
8. Remove the inner pinion bearing and the pinion position shim.

Important:  The ring gear bolts have right-hand threads.

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