IMPORTANT:Make sure shims (14) are kept after
they are removed from the carrier assembly (15).
Note: Remove bearing cup (10) from the carrier hous
ing (15) only if it needs replacing (see Inspection).
14. Pull bearing cup (10) and shims (14) from the carrier
assembly (15) (Fig. 34).
Note: Remove needle bearing (34) from the front
housing (2) only if it needs replacing (see Inspection).
15. Remove oil seal (33). Press needle bearing (34)
from the front housing (2) (Fig. 35).
Inspection (Fig. 21)
1. Inspect front housing (2) and carrier assembly (15)
for cracks and damage. Replace either part if its condi
tion could affect the operation of the front differential as
sembly. Clean flange surfaces of any sealant, oil, and
dirt (Fig. 36).
2. Inspect needle bearings (34) for wear and damage.
Replace bearings if needles are bent, do not rotate free
ly, or do not remain in the bearing cage. Replace oil seal
(33) if it is cracked, nicked, torn, or distorted such that it
would not hold a proper seal (Fig. 37).
Front Wheell Drive Section (4WD)
Rev. B
Page 10 – 22
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
Workman 4000 Series