Passport 2WD V6-3.2L SOHC (6VD1) (1995)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion
1. Remove differential, then scribe a reference mark between drive pinion and driveshaft yoke, then hold yoke with suitable tool and remove pinion
nut and yoke. If yoke shows wear in the seal-to-flange contacting surface, the yoke should be replaced.
2. Install original pinion nut a few turns on pinion shaft, then using hammer and drift, tap pinion shaft out of pinion housing. Hold gear end of
pinion shaft when removing to prevent it from falling from axle housing. Pinion preload shims must be collected and kept together for use
during reassembly.
3. Remove and discard pinion nut and collapsible spacer.
4. If being replaced, remove front and rear bearing races from pinion housing using drift positioned in race slots and hammer.
5. If rear pinion bearing is being replaced, remove using arbor press and adapters. Measure and record thickness of shim which is found under rear
bearing.