Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Front Axle - 194FIA
NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are serviced in a matched set. Do not replace the pinion gear without replacing the ring gear.
REMOVAL
1. Remove differential from the axle housing.
2. Mark pinion yoke and propeller shaft for installation alignment.
3. Disconnect propeller shaft from pinion yoke. Using suitable wire, tie propeller shaft to underbody.
4. Using Holder 6958 to hold yoke and a short length of 1 inch pipe, remove the pinion yoke nut and washer.
5. Using Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281, remove the pinion yoke and pinion seal excluder from pinion shaft.
Remove Pinion Gear
6. Remove the pinion gear from housing. Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from falling and being damaged.
7. Using a suitable pry tool, or a slide hammer mounted screw, remove the pinion seal.
8. Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and front pinion bearing.
Front Bearing Cup Removal
9. Remove the front pinion bearing cup with Remover C-4345 and Handle C-4171.
