Final Drive

FINAL DRIVE

MID / REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Removal

1.

Perform the “MID / REAR BEARING CARRIER -

Removal” procedure, steps 1-5.

2.

Remove lower shock fastener to free the upper A-arm.

5.

Remove the drive shaft using short, sharp jerks to free the circlip.

Remove

6.

Refer to the “DRIVE SHAFT SERVICE” section if repairing the drive shaft.

3.

Remove the upper bearing carrier fastener and separate the bearing carrier from the upper A-arm.

Installation

1.

Install a new circlip on the end of the drive shaft or mid gearcase output shaft (6x6). Apply an anti-seize compound to the splines.

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4.

Slide the drive shaft out by pulling the bearing carrier outward and tipping it down to remove the shaft.

2.

Align splines of the drive shaft with the transmission

(4x4), mid gearcase or rear gearcase (6x6) and reinstall the drive shaft. Use a rubber mallet to tap on the outboard end of the drive shaft if necessary.

3.

Install the drive shaft into the bearing carrier.

4.

Perform the “MID / REAR BEARING CARRIER -

Installation” procedure to reassemble the vehicle.

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