8 Remove differential assembly from carrier by shifting d i f f e r e n t i a 1 to one side of carrier and then turning 90 in order to remove via the cover hole in the carrier This completes usual disassembly operations Inspection Refer to Figure 17 1 Inspect all bearing cups races and rollers for scoring chipping or evidence of excessive wear Inspect large end of rollers for wear This is where wear is most evident on taper roller bearings NOTE The rear axle pinion bearings are of the preloaded type and the natural wear pattern is a frosted condition with occasional slight scratches on races or rollers This does not indicate a defective bearing 2 On automatic transmission axles inspect oil seal in stator support and at converter hub for evidence of wear or damage 3 Inspect pinion splines internal or external for evidence of excessive wear 4 Inspect ring gear and pinion teeth for scoring cracking or chipping 5 Check fit of side gear and U joint shaft splines 6 Inspect differential carrier for cracks or crossed threads Manual and Automatic Transmission Axles Repairs The following repair operations apply to both manual and automatic transmission differential carriers Those repairs to components peculiar only to the manual transmission c a r r i e r or automatic transmission carrier follow Pinion and or Bearing Replacement Including Pinion Depth Shim Determination If for any reason it is necessary to r e p 1 a c e pinion bearings and or the ring gear and pinion it is necessary to re establish the pinion mounting distance as described herein 1 To remove the pinion front and rear bearings place the pinion in a press and using J 8331 Puller Plate 1 z a Fig 15 Removing Pinion Adjusting Sleeve with J 972 t C C v w 1 r v 1 v 1 Y 1 1 1 a S 11 r Y Y m w w 1 w 1