1. Remove the cap screws securing the pinion hous- ing. Account for the coupler, fork, and spring. KX222 4. Install the input shaft into the housing; then install the front boot and secure with an appropriate boot clamp and the rear boot with an appropriate boot KX209 clamp. 2. Remove the cap screws securing the gear case cover. Account for and make note of the ID tag location for assembling purposes. CD112 5. Using a new O-ring lubricated with grease, install the front drive actuator and secure with the cap 6 KX173 screws. 3. Using a plastic mallet, tap lightly to remove the differential cover. Account for an O-ring. 6. Place the pinion housing with new gasket onto the gear case housing; then secure with the existing NOTE: If the cover is difficult to remove, pry on cap screws. Tighten to 23 ft-lb. the cover in more than one recessed location. NOTE: If a new gear case housing is being 4. Remove the left gear case bearing flange assembly installed, tighten the cap screws to 28 ft-lb. and account for a shim. Mark the shim as left-side. CD103 KX177 Disassembling Pinion Gear NOTE: This procedure can be performed on a rear gear case. 6-7