FINAL DRIVE
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2. Remove bolts and output shaft cover.
3. Remove output shaft assembly, large shim, and
thrust button with its small shim.
4. Clean all parts and inspect spacers for wear.
Inspect ring gear for chipped, broken, or missing
teeth.
5. Remove pinion cover and O-ring.
6. Unscrew fill plug and remove pinion shaft
assembly. Inspectpiniongearforchippedbroken
or missing teeth.
NOTE: Pinionshaftassemblywillnotclearthefillplug
unless it is backed out.
AWD FRONT HOUSING
ASSEMBL
Y
1. Replace all O-rings, seals, and worn
components.
Bushings
2. Presspinionshaftsealintopinioncover untilflush
with sealing surface.
3. Inspect pinion and output shaft bushings.Inspect
bearings on outputand pinion shafts. To replace,
press new bearing onto shaft.
NOTE: Due to extremely close tolerances and
minimal wear, the bearings must be inspected
visually, and byfeel. While rotatingbearings byhand,
inspect for rough spots, discoloration, or corrosion.
The bearings should turn smoothly and quietly, with
no detectable up and down movement and minimal
movement side to side.
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