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4. Remove the vehicle from the lift.
5. Check the front differential lubricant level and add
lubricant as necessary.
PK027A
Rear Gear Case
REMOVING
1. Drain the lubricant from the rear gear case; then
remove both rear drive axles (see Drive Axles).
2. Remove the two patch lock cap screws securing the
rear caliper to the gear case. Discard the cap screws.
PK266A
3. Remove the bladder hose from the top of the fitting
on the gear case; then remove the two lock nuts and
through bolts securing the gear case to the frame.
PK265
4. Pull the rear propeller shaft boots away from the
input shaft and rear engine flange. Holding the pro-
peller shaft in place, disengage the gear case from
the propeller shaft moving it toward the rear.
Account for the tension spring in the input shaft and
boot spring clamps.
PK264
5. Tilt the gear case on its right side; then move it for-
ward through the frame. Remove the gear case from
the right side of the frame.
PK267
DISASSEMBLING
1. Remove the input shaft spring (A); then remove the
cap screw and washer securing the input shaft to the
pinion gear shaft. Remove the input shaft assembly.
PK244
AT THIS POINT
For servicing the input shaft, pinion gear, needle bear-
ing, ring gear, and axle seals, see Front Differential in
this section.