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FINAL DRIVE 11-9
Final Gear Case and Oil
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Remove the final gear case cover bolts [A].
•
Use three tapped holes [B] to lift the ring gear assy from
the gear case. The shim(s) comes off with the assy.
NOTE
○
Do not disassemble the ring gear assy (ring gear, ring
gear hub, and final gear case cover), but the oil seal can
be removed.
•
To remove the ring gear oil seal [A], heat the ring gear
assy in an oil bath to
120
∼
150°C (248
∼
302°F)
, then pry
out the oil seal with an awl or other tool. Be careful not to
scratch the sealing surface on the ring gear hub.
CAUTION
Do not heat the case with a blowtorch. This will
warp the case.
•
Remove the snap ring [A] and pull out the needle bearing
[B].
If the small ring gear oil seal [C] is damaged, remove it
using the oil seal and bearing remover.
○
Remove the small ring gear oil seal if damaged.
Special Tool - Oil Seal & Bearing Remover [D]: 57001-1058
•
Unscrew the bearing retainer bolt [A] and washer [B].
•
Pull out the needle bearing [C].
Special Tool - Oil Seal & Bearing Remover: 57001–1058