FINAL DRIVE
7.23
AWD FRONT HOUSING DISASSEMBLY, CONT.
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. Inspect pinion gearfor chippedbroken
or missing teeth.
NOTE: Pinionshaftassembly willnot clearthefillplug
unless it is backed out.