10.5 Inch Axle
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)Tools Required
^ J22761 Differential Side Bearing Installer
^ J22912-01 Split Plate Bearing Puller
^ J24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer
^ J37624 Pinion Bearing Installer
^ J8092 Universal Driver Handle 3/4 in-10
^ J8608 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the differential.
3. Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer.
4. Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal.
5. Remove the outer pinion bearing.
6. Remove the pinion using a hydraulic press.
7. Remove the collapsible spacer.
8. Remove the inner pinion bearing from the pinion using the J22912-01 and a hydraulic press.
9. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided.
Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer evenly.
10. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided.
Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the retainer evenly.
11. Remove the pinion gear pilot bearing using a brass drift and a hammer.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the pinion gear pilot bearing using the .J22761.
2. Install the inner pinion bearing cup into the pinion gear bearing retainer using the J37624 (2) and he J8092 (1).
3. Install the outer pinion bearing cup into the pinion gear bearing retainer using the J8608 (2) and the J8092 (1).
4. Install the inner pinion bearing using the J24433.
Press the bearing on until the cone seats on the pinion.
5. Install a new collapsible spacer.
6. Lubricate the pinion bearings with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
7. Install the pinion into the pinion gear bearing retainer.
8. Install the outer pinion bearing onto the pinion.
9. Install the pinion oil seal and the pinion yoke.
10. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer.
11. Install the differential.
12. Lower the vehicle.