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Special Tools Required 

Companion flange holder 07XAB-0020100

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

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2. Remove the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly (C), the 25 mm thrust shim (D), and the tapered roller bearing (E).
3. Remove the O-ring (F) from the 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 Using Chisel

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6. Secure the transfer housing in a bench vise with soft jaws. To prevent damage to the transfer housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise.
7. Install the companion flange holder on the companion flange, then loosen the locknut.
   Fig 4: Securing Companion Flange And Loosening Locknut

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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, O-Ring And Companion Flange

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

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

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