Figure 15. Differential Carrier and Assembly

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

DISASSEMBLY- PINION DIFFERENTIAL.

See

NOTE

Figure 16.

It may be necessary to lightly tap the

carrier housing in order to free it

Pinion Removal

from seal.

1. Remove cotter pin and pinion flange out.

8. Remove and discard gasket between carrier

housing and axle housing.

2. Remove pinion flange and parking brake drum.

9. Mark the bearing caps and differential housing

3. Place carrier in press and remove pinion from

(Figure 14) to aid la proper alignment during

carrier. Spacer and shims will be removed

reassembly; then remove the lock-plazas,

along with pinion.

securing capscrews, cotter pins and the

retaining bearing caps.

NOTE

Do not lose or damage shims a these

10. Refer to Figure S and remove the differential

may be used upon reinstallation,

case assembly along with the adjusting nuts,

providing carrier housing is not

bearings and bearing cups.

replaced.

4. If pinion shaft front bearing must be replaced,

remove with suitable puller.

5. To remove rear pinion shaft bearing from carrier,

use brass drift and tap out with hammer. Oil

seal will also be removed at

Figure 15. Differential Carrier and Assembly

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