Pinion removal – Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual J175-S, J190-S, J210-S, J220-S, J230-SB, W230-S User Manual
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3. Holding yoke stationary, remove flanged hex nut
and washer. Use of a torque multiplier may be
necessary.
4. Remove the end yoke using a suitable puller. See
PINION REMOVAL
1. Remove pinion bearing cage mounting bolts.
2. Remove pinion and cage assembly from carrier
housing. If difficulty is encountered in removing
pinion assembly from carrier housing, place brass
drift on inner end of pinion and tap lightly.
NOTE: Retain shims for possible use during
reassembly.
Flanged Hex Nut
(900-1,200 Lb-Ft)
(1,220-1,627 N-m)
End Yoke Assembly
Bearing Preload Spacer
Pinion Oil Seal
Outer Pinion Bearing Cup
Outer Pinion Bearing Cone
Pinion Bearing Cage Bolt
(160-180 Ft-Lb)
(217-244 N-m)
Pinion Bearing Cage
Pinion Position Shim(s)
Inner Pinion Bearing Cup
Pinion Bearing Spacer (Selective)
Pinion
Pinion Pilot Bearing
Figure 5
Yoke Puller
Figure 5.
5. Remove pinion from cage assembly.
6. Remove bearing preload spacer and save for use in
reassembly.
7. Remove the old pinion seal and discard. Always
replace it with a new seal at the time of reassembly.
8. Lift out outer pinion bearing cone.
9. Remove inner pinion bearing cup, using a suitable
adapter and press or puller.
CAUTION: Do not nick bearing bore.
10. Remove outer pinion bearing cup, using same
procedure as step 9.
11. Remove pinion pilot bearing from end of pinion.
12. Remove inner pinion bearing cone from pinion.
Pinion Removal Complete
Inner Pinion Bearing Cone
Washer
NOTE: Torque specifications, shown
on illustration, apply only to J Model.
See Page 21 for W Model torque
specifications.