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Differential Bearing Replacement




Differential Bearing Replacement

Special Tools

* J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10

* J 8107-4 - Side Bearing Remover Plug

* J 8107-5 - Side Bearing Remover Plug

* J 21784 - Side Bearing Installer

* J 22888-D - Side Bearing Puller Set

* J 22888-20 A - Side Bearing Puller

* J 29710 - Differential Side Bearing Installer

* J 36597 - Side Bearing Remover Pilot

* J 44420 - Differential Bearing Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles)Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle).





2. Install the 8.6, 9.5, and the 11.5 inch differential assembly into a vise.

Note:
Place a block of wood on each side of the differential assembly.

3. Install the 10.5 inch differential assembly into a vise.

Note:
Step 4 is for the 8.6 inch axle.

4. Using the J 22888-20 A - puller (2) and the J 8107-4 - plug (1) , remove the differential side bearing.

Note:
Step 5 is for the 9.5/10.5 inch axles.

5. Using the J 22888-20 A - puller (2) and the J 36597 - pilot (1), remove the differential side bearing.

Note:
Step 6 is for the 11.5 inch axle.

6. Using the J 22888-20 A - puller (2) and the J 8107-5 - plug (1), remove the differential side bearing.

Installation Procedure

Note:
In order to protect the differential case, install the following special tools on the opposite side of the differential case of the bearing being installed:

* For the 8.6 inch axle , install the J 8107-4 - plug

* For the 9.5/10.5 inch axles, install the J 36597 - pilot

* For the 11.5 inch axle, install the J 8107-5 - plug





Note:
Step 1, is for the 8.6 inch axle.

1. Using the J 8092 - driver (1), J 21784 - installer (2) and a hammer, install the differential side bearing.

Note:
Step 2, is for the 9.5/10.5 inch axles.

2. Using the J 8092 - handle (1), J 29710 - installer (2) and a hammer, install the differential side bearing.





Note:
Step 3, is for the 11.5 inch axle.

3. Using the J 8092 - handle (1) J 44420 - installer (2) and a hammer, install the differential side bearing.

4. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles)Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle).

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