Differential Bearing Replacement

Differential Bearing Replacement

Tools Required
- J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
- J 21784 Side Bearing Installer
- J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit
- J 22912-B Split-Plate Bearing Puller
- J 25299 Side Bearing Installer.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the differential assembly.






2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:
2.1 Install the differential assembly into a vise.
2.2 Install the J 8107-2 (7.6 inch axle and 1st design 8.6 inch axle) or the J 8107-4 (2nd design 8.6 inch axle) (1) J 22888-20A (2) onto the differential case.
2.3 Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A.
3. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.

Installation Procedure






1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
1.1 In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-2 or the J 8107-4 in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
1.2 Install the J 25299 (7.6 inch axle and 1st design 8.6 inch axle) or the J 21784 (2nd design 8.6 inch axle) (2) and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
1.3 Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 25299 or the J 21784 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
2. Install the differential assembly.