1) Purpose and symptoms — theory first
- Function: the pinion bearings support the pinion gear axially and radially and maintain the pinion’s precise depth and alignment with the ring gear so the mating tooth contact pattern and backlash stay correct.
- Typical faults from worn/damaged pinion bearings: whining/growling that changes with RPM or load, metal debris in the fluid, looseness/play in the driveshaft/yoke, excessive backlash, rough rotation or gear tooth damage. Mechanism: bearing wear increases pinion runout and axial play, shifting pinion depth and changing contact pattern; that creates vibration, noise, accelerated tooth wear and heat.

2) Preparation and diagnosis (ordered)
- Road-test/bench-test to confirm noise/load behavior. Inspect fluid for metallic particles and scoring; that supports bearing failure.
- Gather required parts/tools: new pinion bearings and races, new crush sleeve or pinion shims (as factory uses), new pinion seal, ring gear bolts (if one-time use), gear-marking compound, dial indicator, torque wrench, bearing press or hydraulic tools, pullers, micrometer, feeler gauges, clean solvent, shop manual with specs.
- Safety: work on a clean bench, use clean rags/solvent; mark orientation of parts and fasteners.

Theory: diagnosis + fluid inspection tells whether the bearing is the likely cause. Clean environment prevents contamination which would ruin new bearings.

3) Remove transmission/differential and access the pinion (ordered)
- Drain transaxle fluid.
- Remove driveshaft/yoke and any external linkages to access the tail housing/differential assembly.
- Disassemble to access the differential carrier: remove carrier bearing caps or housing cover, remove the ring gear if necessary to extract pinion (follow factory disassembly sequence for A442F).
- Remove the pinion nut/yoke and slide out the pinion assembly (if equipped with crush sleeve, loosen the nut and drive pinion out; note orientation).

Theory: pinion bearings are internal; you must remove the pinion assembly to replace bearings and races. Keep track of original shims/crush sleeve because they determine preload and depth.

4) Inspect components (ordered)
- Inspect pinion gear surface and ring gear teeth for pitting, scoring, hardened wear or chipped teeth. Measure pinion shaft for runout and bearing journals for scoring.
- Inspect bearing races in the carrier for spalling or brinelling.
- Inspect seal bores and yoke for damage.

Theory: bearings often fail because gear damage or contamination exist; replacing bearings alone without checking gears can leave the underlying cause in place.

5) Remove old bearings and races (ordered)
- Press or drive the bearings off the pinion shaft. Remove races from the carrier using suitable drivers or drift.
- Clean the pinion, carrier bores and surrounding areas thoroughly.

Theory: correct removal avoids damaging the pinion journal or carrier bores; races must seat cleanly for new bearings to achieve correct alignment.

6) Install new races and bearings (ordered)
- Cold-press or heat the races per best practice, seat them fully into the carrier.
- Press new bearings onto the pinion to their seating shoulder; do not hammer the inner race if avoiding damage—use a press.
- Fit new pinion seal and any required shims or a new crush sleeve.

Theory: new bearings and properly seated races restore true rolling surfaces and eliminate excessive play/runout. The method used to set preload (crush sleeve vs shims) is critical to achieving correct bearing preload.

7) Set pinion preload and pinion depth (ordered)
- If the transaxle uses a crush sleeve: install new crush sleeve and tighten pinion nut to compress the sleeve until specified preload is achieved (confirmed by measuring torque/rotational torque or using a preload gauge). Install a new pinion nut if required.
- If shims are used: install shims behind the inner pinion bearing to obtain the correct preload; measure rotational torque and adjust shim thickness to reach factory preload spec.
- Verify pinion depth (if ring gear removed) using the manufacturer’s method: often a depth gauge or a series of shims and trial assemblies to set the pinion tooth position relative to ring gear. If the ring gear was removed and reinstalled, adjust shim stack or use the factory procedure.

Theory: preload eliminates axial play while allowing correct rolling. Pinion depth controls where the tooth contact pattern sits across the face and toe/heel. Both are interdependent; incorrect preload or depth causes incorrect contact patch and rapid wear/noise.

8) Install ring gear and set backlash/bearing preload (ordered)
- Reinstall ring gear to carrier if removed; torque bolts to spec.
- Install carrier into housing and tighten bearing caps to spec.
- Set ring gear backlash with carrier positioning shims or adjusters: measure backlash with a dial indicator on a tooth and adjust until within factory tolerance.
- Verify bearing preload on the carrier bearings (if adjustable by caps/shims) and adjust as required.

Theory: backlash and carrier bearing preload determine how tightly the ring and pinion mesh and where the contact pattern forms circumferentially. Correct backlash prevents tooth edge loading and noise.

9) Check contact pattern (ordered)
- Apply gear-marking compound to several teeth of the ring gear and rotate the assembly under slight load several revolutions.
- Inspect contact pattern: it should be centered on the tooth face (neither too close to face nor too close to root; correct between toe and heel and span across face).
- If pattern is off, adjust pinion depth (moves pattern radially) or backlash (moves pattern circumferentially) and repeat until correct.

Theory: the contact patch is the direct evidence that pinion depth and backlash are correct. Restoring the correct pattern restores quiet operation and load distribution across the tooth surface.

10) Final assembly, seals, and fluid (ordered)
- Replace all seals (pinion and housing) with new ones.
- Reassemble driveshaft/yoke and any removed components, torque fasteners to spec.
- Refill with specified ATF or gear oil per A442F recommendation.
- Road-test under varying speeds and loads, check for leaks and noise.

Theory: new seals prevent contamination and fluid loss; correct fluid maintains lubrication and bearing life. Road-test confirms the repair fixed the operational symptoms.

How replacing the pinion bearing fixes the fault (succinct)
- Worn/damaged pinion bearings cause axial and radial play and runout that change pinion depth and allow incorrect tooth engagement. Replacing bearings and races restores the correct journal geometry and preload. Setting preload, pinion depth and backlash re-centers the gear contact pattern so load spreads across the tooth faces instead of edge-loading. That eliminates the whining/growling, reduces vibration and heat, prevents progressive gear tooth damage, and returns life to the gearset.

Key cautions (brief)
- Use correct factory specs for preload, backlash and torque; use correct method (crush sleeve vs shim). Incorrect preload or depth will re-create noise or cause rapid failure.
- Keep everything clean; contamination kills bearings.
- Inspect gear teeth—if teeth are damaged beyond pattern correction, replace the ring or pinion.

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