88. Front Differential Bearing Race and Selective Shim Replacement

Transmission Case Housing Front Differential Bearing Race and Selective Shim Replacement

- Tools Required
- EN 46342 Driver Handle
- DT 46428 Driver, 83mm
- J 25070 Heat Gun

Removal






Important: Replace the tapered roller bearing with a NEW one whenever the race is replaced.

Notice: Do not heat the component over the specified value or damage could occur.

1. Do not heat the housing greater than 100°C (212°F).
Use J 25070 to heat the transmission case housing (31) and remove the following components:
- Front differential tapered rear roller bearing race (908)
- Front differential rear bearing race spacer (909)
- Front differential bearing race selective shim (910)
2. Refer to Front Differential Rotational Torque Measurement Procedure in order to determine the correct size of the front differential bearing race selective shim (910).

Installation





1. Coat all parts with automatic transmission fluid during installation.
2. Install the bearing race selective shim (910) and the bearing race spacer (909) into the transmission case housing (31).
3. Install the tapered rear roller bearing race (908) into the transmission case housing (31).





4. Using the 83 mm side of DT 46428 (1) and EN 46342 (2), install the front differential tapered rear roller bearing race (908) until it bottoms out in the transmission case housing (31).