TM 10-3930-660-34 9-5 . REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY - REPLACE/REPAIR/ADJUST (Cont’d) d. Use an expanding snap ring pliers to install snap ring (43) into groove on end of bevel pinion (29). e. Apply a thin film of gear lubricant to inner and outer bearing cups (41 and 42) and bearing cones (38 and 39). f. Install bearing spacer (40) on bevel pinion against inner bearing cone (39). g. Install bevel pinion (29) and bearing assembly into bearing cage. h. Use a press and suitable sleeve driver to install outer bearing cone (38) on bevel pinion tight against bearing spacer (40). i. Install pinion bearing thrust washer (37). 2. ADJUST PRELOAD OF BEARINGS (38 ,  39 , 41 AND 42) ON BEVEL PINION (29). a. Install companion yoke (9) , nut (31) and washer (32) on bevel pinion (29) .  If necessary ,  use a press to push yoke on pinion. Companion yoke (9) must be against thrust washer (37). NOTE Shims (34) are not installed at this time. b. Temporarily install bevel pinion (29) and bearing cage (30) assembly in differential carrier (2) .  Do not install shims (34) under bearing cage (30). 9-15