Meritor 17X - Disassembly for Seal Replacement

44 Meritor Differential Carrier 17X
4 Pinion Seal Replacement
The pinion seal replacement detailed below may be carried out
w
ith the differential unit installed on the vehicle.
Disassembly
1. Unscrew the nuts (1) securing the propeller shaft to the
differential companion flange.
2. Disconnect the propeller shaft (2) and secure it to the chassis.
(Fig. 4.1)
3. Block the rotation of the flange (1) using a suitable tool (2).
4. Using a suitable wrench (3), torque multiplier (4) and a suitable
service tool slacken the bevel pinion nut and withdraw the
flange (1) (Fig. 4.2).
5. With a suitable tool raise the outer edge of the metal inner ring
(1) in two opposite points. (Fig. 4.3)
6. Pry with two levers (2) to withdraw the inner ring (1). (Fig. 4.4)
7. Pry with the lever in the direction shown by the arrow to
remove the grommet (1). (Fig. 4.5)
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 4.3
Fig. 4.4
Fig. 4.5
Fig. 4.2
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