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Tools Required

J 33837 Pinion Bearing Cup Remover and Installer

  1. Install the left differential carrier case into the J 33837 .
  2. Tighten the attaching bolts securely.

  3. Install the J 33837-3.

  4. Object Number: 7824  Size: SH
  5. Install the J 33837-4 onto the J 33837-3.
  6. Install the outer pinion bearing cup onto the differential carrier case.
  7. Install the outer pinion bearing cup by holding the J 33837-3 and turning the nut sleeve of the J 33837-1 counterclockwise in order to push the outer pinion bearing cup into place.

  8. Object Number: 7826  Size: SH
  9. Install the inner pinion bearing cup into the differential carrier case opening.
  10. Place the J 33837-4 in the inner pinion bearing cup.
  11. Extend the J 33837-3 through the pinion bearing cup bore.
  12. Install the J 33837-4 onto the J 33837-3.
  13. Seat the inner bearing cup by holding the J 33837-3 and turning the nut sleeve of the J 33837-1 clockwise until the J 33837-4 is snug against the inner pinion bearing cup.
  14. Rotate the J 33837-4 several times in order to ensure the inner pinion bearing cup is not cocked in the bore.

  15. Install the inner bearing cup by holding the J 33837-3 and turning the nut sleeve of the J 33837-1 clockwise in order to pull the inner pinion bearing cup into place.