Side Bearings Replacement

Differential Side Bearings Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 22912-01 Split Plate Bearing Puller
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 8107-3 Side Bearing Puller Pilot (9.5 inch axle)
- J 8107-4 Side Bearing Puller Pilot (8.6 inch axle)
- J 21784 Side Bearing Installer
- J 29710 Differential Side Bearing Installer
- J 44420 Differential Bearing and Hub Seal Installer

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the differential from the rear axle housing,
2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:
2.1. Install the J 22912-01 onto the differential case.
2.2. Install the J 8107-4 (8.6 inch axle) or the J 8107-3 (9.5 inch axle) onto the differential case bearing.
2.3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J22912-01 and a hydraulic press.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following (8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axle):
1.1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-4 (8.6 inch axle), or the J J 8107-3 (9.5 inch axle) in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
1.2. Install the J 21784 (8.6 inch axle) (2), or the J 29710 (9.5 inch axle) (2) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
1.3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 21784 (8.6 inch axle) (2), or the J 29710 (9.5 inch axle) (2) and the J 8092 (1).





2. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following (111.5 inch axle):
2.1. Install the J 44420 (2) and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
2.2. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 44420 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
3. Install the differential.