Differential Side Bearings Replacement. Chevrolet Kodiak C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Kodiak C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Rear Drive Axle 🢒 Differential Side Bearings Replacement

•	J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit

•	J 22912-B Split Plate Bearing Puller

•	J 24430 Differential Side Bearing Installer

•	J 45900 Differential Side Bearing Installer - Dana Axles

•	J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - ¾ in - 10

•	J 8433 Two Jaw Puller

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
Remove rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
Remove the differential case assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .
Install the J 22912-B , the J 8107-5, and the J 8433 over the differential differential side bearing.
Remove the differential side bearing by tightening the forcing screw of the J 8433 .

Important: Mark the inboard shims left or right.

Important: The inboard spacer must be the same size as the spacer that was removed.

Install one new hardened 0.689-0.838 mm (0.027-0.033 in) inboard spacer onto the side of the differential case assembly.

Measure the spacer thickness using a micrometer to verify the spacer size.

2.1.	In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-5 in the case on the side opposite of the bearing installation.

2.2.	Install the differential side bearing.

2.3.	Install the J 24430 or the J 45900 (2) and the J 8092 (1) over the differential side bearing.

2.4.	Drive the differential side bearing into position using the J 24430 or the J 45900 and the J 8092 .

Determine the differential side bearing shim pack size and side bearing preload for the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment .
Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.