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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

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

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Front Differential Assembly Replacement.
  2. To remove the left differential side bearings, follow steps 3 through 7.

  3. Object Number: 856133  Size: SH
  4. Install the J 45766 remover
  5. Install the J 36597 pilot (3).
  6. Install the J 8433 puller (2).
  7. Using the J 8433 puller and rotating it clockwise, remove the differential side bearing.
  8. To remove the right differential side bearings follow steps 8 through 11.

  9. Object Number: 856137  Size: SH
  10. Install the J 45766 remover
  11. Install the J 36597 pilot (3).
  12. Install the J 8433 puller (2).
  13. Using the J 8433 puller and rotating it clockwise, remove the differential side bearing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 651740  Size: SH

    Note: In order to protect the differential case, install the J 36597 on the opposite side of the bearing installed.

  1. Install the J 36597 pilot
  2. Using the J 29710 installer (21) and the J 8092 handle (1), install the differential side bearing.
  3. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Front Differential Assembly Replacement.