Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
18. Remove the pinion shaft roll pin, the pinion shaft (2), the differential pinion gears, the washers and the side gears with selective washers from the
differential case.
19. Remove the inner pinion bearing (2) and the collapsible spacer from the pinion gear shaft using the J 22912-01. Place the J 22912-01 on the pinion
gear shaft with the concave side toward the pinion gear. Then place the pinion gear (3) in a hydraulic press (1) and remove the inner pinion
bearing.
20. Remove the pinion selective shim from the pinion gear shaft.
21. Clean all parts thoroughly with clean solvent and air dry.
IMPORTANT: If compressed air is used to dry the parts, do not spin dry the roller bearings with compressed air or bearing damage may result.
22. Inspect the differential carrier (1) and case for cracks or stripped threads and repair or replace as necessary.
