Differential Side Bearings Replacement

DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS REPLACEMENT

^ Tools Required Tools and Equipment
- J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
- J 21784 Side Bearing Installer
- J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit
- J 29710 Differential Side Bearing Installer
- J 36597 Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9.25 inch

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the differential assembly.
8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 9.5 LD Inch Axles)
10.5 Inch Axles Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)





2. Remove the differential side bearings by performing the following steps:
1. For the 8.6 inch and the 9.5 inch axles, install the differential assembly in a vise.
2. For the 10.5 inch axle, place a block of wood on each side of the differential case before installing the differential case into the vise. Install the differential assembly into a vise.
3. Install the J 22888-20A (2) and the J 8107-4, 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597, 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axles as shown.
4. 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. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-4, 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597, 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axles, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
2. Install the J 21784, 8.6 inch axle, or the J 29710, 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axle (2), and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 21784 or the J 29710 and the J 8092.
2. Install the differential assembly.
8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 9.5 LD Inch Axles)
10.5 Inch Axles Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)