9.75 Inch Axle

Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)

Tools Required
^ J22536 Pinion Driver
^ J22912-01 Split-Plate Bearing Puller
^ J42176 Universal Driver Handle - Non-Threaded
^ J45703 Pinion Bearing Race Remover, Dana 248
^ J45704 Pinion Bearing Race Installer - Dana 248
^ J45705 Pinion Bearing Race Remover-Dana 248/267
^ J7618 Inner Bearing Race Installer
^ J8092 Universal Drive Handle - 3/4 inch - 10

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the differential assembly.
3. Remove the pinion yoke and the pinion 61 seal.





4. Remove the thrust washer.





5. Install the J22536 as shown,
Ensure that the J22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
6. Drive the pinion out using the J22536 and a hammer.
Strike the J22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
7. Remove the pinion preload shims from the drive pinion and set aside.





8. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup and the oil deflector using the J45703 (2) and the J42176 (1).
9. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup using the J45705 and the J42176.





10. Remove the inner pinion bearing using the J22912-01 and a hydraulic press.
11. Remove the pinion position shim.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the oil deflector into the inner pinion cup bore.





2. Install the inner pinion bearing cup using the J45704 (2) and the J8092 (1).





3. Install the outer pinion bearing cup using the J7818 (2) and the J8092 (1).
4. Determine the pinion position shim thickness and the pinion preload shim thickness for the drive pinion.
5. Install the differential assembly.
6. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
7. Lower the vehicle.