Differential Side Bearings Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle

Differential Side Bearings Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)

^ Tools Required
- J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - � in - 10
- J 21784 Side Bearing Installer
- J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit
- J 29710 Differential Side Bearing Installer
- J 36597 Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9.25 inch

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the differential assembly.





2. Remove the differential side bearings by performing the following steps:
1. For the 8.6 inch and the 9.5 inch axles, install the differential assembly in a vise.
2. For the 10.5 inch axle, place a block of wood on each side of the differential case before installing the differential case into the vise. Install the differential assembly into a vise.
3. 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 as shown.
4. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A .
3. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-4 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axles, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
2. Install the J 21784 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 29710 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axle (2), and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 21784 or the J 29710 and the J 8092 .
2. Install the differential assembly.