Differential Side Bearings Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)
Differential Side Bearings Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)
^ Tools Required
- J 22912-01Split Plate Bearing Puller
- J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 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 Axle
- J 44420 Differential Bearing and Hub Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the differential assembly.
2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:
1. For the 8.6 inch, 9.5 inch, 11.5 inch axles, 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. 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 axle, or the J 8107-5, 11.5 inch (1) axle, over the differential case side bearing bore.
4. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A.
Installation Procedure
1. For the 8.6 inch, the 9.5 inch, and the 10.5 inch axles, 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 axles (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. For the 11.5 inch axle, install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-5 in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
2. Install the J 44420 (2) and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 44420 and the J 8092.
3. Install the differential assembly.