Differential Bearing Replacement

Differential Bearing Replacement

Special Tools

* J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
* J 8107-4 - Side Bearing Remover Plug
* J 21784 - Side Bearing Installer
* J 22888-D - Side Bearing Puller
* J 22888-20 A - Side Bearing Puller
* J 29710 - Differential Side Bearing Installer
* J 36597 - Side Bearing Remover Pilot
* J 44420 - Differential Bearing Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .




2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:

1. For the 8.6 inch axle, install the differential assembly into a vise.
2. For the 10.5 inch axle, place a block of wood on each side of the differential assembly.
Install the differential assembly into a vise.
3. For the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 22888-20A - puller (2) and the J 8107-4 - plug (1) over the differential case side bearing bore.
4. Using the J 22888-20A - puller (2), and the J 8107-4 - plug (1) or the J 36597 - pilot (1), remove the differential side bearings.

Installation Procedure




1. For the 8.6 inch and the 10.5 inch axles, install the differential side bearings by doing the following:

1. To protect the differential case for the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 8107-4 - plug in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
2. For the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 21784 - installer (2) and the J 8092 - handle (1), on the differential case bearing as shown.
3. Using a hammer and the J 21784 - installer (2) or the J 29710 - installer (2) and the J 8092 - handle (1), install the side bearings.

2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .