Differential Side Bearings Replacement 8.6, 9.5, 10.5 Inch Axle

Tools Required

1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .



2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:

2.1.	For the 8.6 inch and 9.5 inch axles, install the differential assembly into a vise.

For the 10.5 inch axle, place a block a wood on each side of the differential case before installing the differential case into the vise.

2.2.	Install the J 22888-20A  (2) and the J 8107-4 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axles (1) as shown.

2.3.	Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A .

1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following:

1.1.	In order to protect the differential case, install theJ 8107-4 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axle, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.

1.2.	Install the J 25299 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 29710 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axle) (1) and the J 8092  (2) onto the differential case bearing as shown.

1.3.	Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 25299 , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 29710 , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axle, and the J 8092 .

2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .