B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
8. If the pinion bearing cups are to be replaced, tap alternately (with a brass drift of suitable length) on opposite sides of the cup during removal to
prevent cup from cocking in the casting.
INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Drive the outer pinion bearing cup into the axle housing using Special Service Tools (SSTs).
2. Drive the inner pinion bearing cup into the axle housing using SSTs 49 UN01 035 and 49 F027 003.
CAUTION: Whenever the cups are replaced, the pinion bearings must also be replaced.
3. Make sure the cups are properly seated in their bores. If a feeler gauge can be inserted between a cup and the bottom of its bore at any point
around the cup, the cup is not properly seated. Make sure the cups are properly seated in their bores.
