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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 CTS 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Rear Drive Axle 🢒 Rear Axle Disassemble

Special Tools

    • J 24433 Pinion Cone & Side Bearing Installer
    • J 45008 Side Bearing Race Remover

    Object Number: 777529 Size: SH
  1. Remove the differential assembly (2) from the carrier (1).

    2. Object Number: 1978051 Size: SH
  2. Using the J 24433 and a hammer, remove the axle seal (1) from the side cover (2).

    3. Object Number: 1978067 Size: SH
  3. Using the J 24433 and a hammer, remove the axle oil seal (1) from the differential housing (2).

    4. Object Number: 777537 Size: SH
  4. Install the J 45008  (2) behind the bearing cup (3).

    5. Important: Mark or tag the shim and the race carrier.

  5. Place the carrier in a press.
  6. Place the J 24433  (1) against J 45008  (2) and press out the cup.