Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1035

Fig. 185: Holding Companion Using SST To Remove Nut
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6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Using SST, remove the companion flange from the differential carrier.

SST 09950-30012 (09951 -03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03020)

Fig. 186: Removing Companion Flange From Differential Carrier Using SST
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7. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL

a. Using SST, remove the oil seal.

SST 09308-10010

Fig. 187: Removing Front Differential Carrier Oil Seal Using SST
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8. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER

9. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT BEARING RETAINER

a. Remove the bolts B and front differential front support assembly LH.

b. Remove the bolts A.

c. Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap out the bearing retainer.

Fig. 188: Identifying Front Differential Front Support Assembly Bolts
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10. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the differential case from the differential carrier.

11. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION

a. Set the differential carrier to an overhaul stand as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 189: Setting Differential Carrier To An Overhaul Stand
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b. Using a press, press out the drive pinion.

12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION FRONT RADIAL BALL BEARING

a. Remove the bearing (inner race) from the differential carrier.

13. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL BREATHER PLUG OIL DEFLECTOR

a. Remove the 2 bolts and oil deflector.

Fig. 190: Identifying Oil Deflector Bolts
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14. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNION

a. Remove the front differential union from the differential carrier.

Fig. 191: Identifying Front Differential Union
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15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

a. Using SST and a press, press out the bearing (inner race).

NOTE:

Do not drop the drive pinion.

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Fig. 192: Pressing Out Bearing Using SST (Inner Race)
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SST 09950-00020

If the drive gear or ring gear is damaged, replace them as a set.

16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

a. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the bearing (outer race) and washer.

Fig. 193: Tapping Out Bearing (Outer Race) And Washer Using Brass Bar And Hammer
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17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE PINION FRONT RADIAL BALL BEARING

a. Using SST and hummer, tap out the bearing (outer race).

SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09950-60010 (09951-00450), 09950-60020 (09951-
00710,09952-06010)

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