Differential Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 10.5 Inch Axle)

Differential Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 10.5 Inch Axle)

Tools Required

- Universal Driver Handle 3/4 in-10
- Side Bearing Remover Kit
- Side Bearing Installer
- Differential Side Bearing Installer
- Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9.25 inch

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement Service and Repair.






2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:
2.1. For the 8.6 inch and 9.5 inch axles, install the differential assembly into a vise.

For the 10.5 inch axle, place a block a wood on each side of the differential case before installing the differential case into the vise.

2.2. 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 (1) as shown.
2.3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A.

Installation Procedure






1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
1.1. In order to protect the differential case, install them J 8107-4 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axle, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
1.2. Install the J 25299 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 29710 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axle) (1) and the J 8092 (2) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
1.3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 25299 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 29710 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axle, and the J 8092.
2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement Service and Repair.