Service Manual

IMPORTANT:Make sure shims (14) are kept after

they are removed from the carrier assembly (15).

Note: R

emove bearing cup (10) from the carrier hous-

ing (15) only if it needs replacing (see Inspection).

14. Pull bearing cup (10) and shims (14) from the carrier

assembly (15) (Fig. 34).

Figure 34

Note: Remove needle bearing (34) from the front

housing (2) only if it needs replacing (see Inspection).

15. Remove oil seal (33). Press needle bearing (34)

from the front housing (2) (Fig. 35).

Inspection (Fig. 21)

Figure 35

1. Inspect front housing (2) and carrier assembly (15)

for cracks and damage. Replace either part if its condi-

tion could af

fect the operation of the front differential as-

sembly. Clean flange surfaces of any sealant, oil, and

dirt (Fig. 36).

Figure 36

2. Inspect needle bearings (34) for wear and damage.

Replace bearings if needles are bent, do not rotate free-

y, or do not remain in the bearing cage. Replace oil seal

(33) if it is cracked, nicked, torn, or distorted such that it

would not hold a proper seal (Fig. 37).

Figure 37

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