Special Tools

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 axle, install the differential assembly into a vise.

2.2.	For the 10.5 inch axle, place a block of wood on each side of the differential assembly.

Install the differential assembly into a vise.

2.3.	For the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 22888-20A  (2) and the J 8107-4  (1) over the differential case side bearing bore.

2.4.	Using the J 22888-20A  (2), and the J 8107-4  (1) or the J 36597  (1), remove the differential side bearings.

1. For the 8.6 inch and the 10.5 inch axles, install the differential side bearings by doing the following:

1.1.	To protect the differential case for the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 8107-4 in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.

1.2.	For the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 21784  (2) and the J 8092  (1), on the differential case bearing as shown.

1.3.	Using a hammer and the J 21784  (2) or the J 29710  (2) and the J 8092  (1), install the side bearings.

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