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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 22912-B Rear Pinion and Axle Bearing Remover


    Object Number: 895607  Size: SH

    Important: Differential gear has a requirement of preload and cannot be disassembled or assembled at random.

  1. Remove the 10 ring gear bolts (1) and the ring gear (3) from the differential carrier (2) using a punch and a hammer through the bolt hole.

  2. Object Number: 1306509  Size: SH
  3. Using J 22912-B and a press, remove the left side bearing. It may be necessary to cut the bearing holder and remove the rollers so that the tool will grip the bearing race.

  4. Object Number: 777547  Size: SH
  5. Using J 22912-B and a press, remove the right side bearing. It may be necessary to cut the bearing holder and remove the rollers so that the tool will grip the bearing race.