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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 22912-B Split Plate Bearing Puller
    • J 29710 Differential Side Bearing Installer
    • J 36597 Side Bearing Puller Pilot - 9.25 inch Axle
    • J 45766 Differential Side Bearing Remover
    • J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - ¾ in - 10
    • J 8433 Two Jaw Puller

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 856133  Size: SH
  3. Remove the left side differential side bearing by performing the following steps:
  4. 2.1. Install the J 45766  (3), the J 36597  (2), and the J 8433  (1) as shown.
    2.2. Mount the J 8433 into a vise.
    2.3. Remove the differential side bearing by turning the J 8433-3 clockwise.

    Object Number: 856137  Size: SH
  5. Remove the right side differential side bearing by performing the following steps:
  6. 3.1. Install the J 45766  (3), the J 36597  (2), and the J 8433  (1) as shown.
    3.2. Mount the J 8433 into a vise.
    3.3. Remove the differential side bearing by turning the J 8433-3 clockwise.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 651740  Size: SH
  1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
  2. 1.1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 36597 in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
    1.2. Install the J 29710  (2) and the J 8092  (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
    1.3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 29710 and the J 8092 .
  3. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .