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Special Tools Required 

Companion flange holder 07XAB-0010101

1. Remove the transfer cover (A) from the transfer housing (B)
   Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Hypoid Drive Gear And Shaft Assembly

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2. Remove the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly (C), 25 mm thrust shim (D), and the tapered roller bearing (E)
3. Remove the O-ring (F) from the transfer cover
4. Drain the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil) from the transfer housing
5. Cut the lock tab on the locknut using a chisel
   Fig 3: Cutting Lock Tab On Locknut

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6. Secure the transfer housing in a bench vise with soft jaws
   Fig 4: Removing Companion Flange Holder

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7. Install the companion flange holder on the companion flange, then loosen the locknut
8. Remove the companion flange holder
9. Remove the locknut (A), the conical spring washer (B), the back-up ring (C), the O-ring (D), and the companion flange (E) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (F)
   Fig 5: Identifying Locknut, Conical Spring Washer, Back-Up Ring And O-Ring

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10. Remove the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the thrust washer (C) and the transfer spacer (D) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear)
    Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Output Shaft (Hypoid Gear)

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11. Remove the oil seal (A) and the tapered roller bearing (B) from the transfer housing
    Fig 7: Identifying Oil Seal And Tapered Roller Bearing

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