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Differential Side Bearings Replacement

DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 22912-01 Split Plate Bearing Puller
- J 29710 Differential Side Bearing Installer
- J 36597 Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9.25 inch Axle
- J 45766 Differential Side Bearing Remover
- J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
- J 8433 Two Jaw Puller

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the differential assembly.
2. Remove the left side differential side bearing by performing the following steps:
2.1. Install the J 45766 (3), the J 36597 (2), and the J 8433 (1) as shown.
2.2. Mount the J 8433 into a vise.
2.3. Remove the differential side bearing by turning the J 8433-3 clockwise.




3. Remove the right side differential side bearing by performing the following steps:
3.1. Install the J 45766 (3), the J 36597 (2), and the J 8433 (1) as shown.
3.2. Mount the J 8433 into a vise.
3.3. Remove the differential side bearing by turning the J 8433-3 clockwise.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
1.1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 36597 in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
1.2. Install the J 29710 (2) and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
1.3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 29710 and the J 8092.
2. Install the differential assembly.