B4000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1999)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Standard Differential
REAR DRIVE PINON (STANDARD) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Removal Note
1. Remove the differential case.
2. Remove the companion flange and pinion nut.
3. Install Special Service Tool (SST) 205-460 or equivalent and, with a softfaced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the front bearing cone
and remove the drive pinion through the rear of the housing.
4. Remove the pinion seal.
5. Remove the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.
Note: Remove the collapsible spacer and discard it.
6. Use Bearing Pulling Attachment SST 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) or equivalent to remove the inner pinion bearing.
Note: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the carrier casting unless the cups are damaged.
7. Remove the outer differential bearing cup with Driver Handle SST 49 F027 003 and Pinion Bearing Cup Replacer SST 49 UN01 035.
8. Remove the inner differential bearing cup with Driver Handle SST 49 F027 003 and Pinion Bearing Cup Replacer SST 49 UN01 035.
