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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - ¾ in - 10
    • J 8107-2 Side Bearing Puller Plug
    • J 8107-4 Side Bearing Puller
    • J 21784 Side Bearing Puller
    • J 22888-D Side Bearing Puller Set
    • J 29710 Differential Side Bearing Installer
    • J 36597 Side Bearing Remover Pilot
    • J 45231 Side Bearing installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the differential. Refer to Differential Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 680400  Size: SH
  3. Install the differential assembly in a vise.
  4. Using the J 22888-D puller  (2) and the J 8107-2 plug , 8.0 inch axle, or the J 8107-4 puller , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597 pilot 9.5 inch axle (1), remove the differential side bearings.
  5. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.

Installation Procedure

  1. Place the differential assembly on a flat surface.

  2. Object Number: 651740  Size: SH

    Note: In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-2 plug for the 8.0 inch axle or the J 8107-4 puller for the 8.6, 9.5 inch axle, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.

  3. Using the J 45231 installer , 8.0 inch axle, or the J 21784 puller , 8.6 inch axle (2), or the J 29710 installer for the 9.5 (2) inch axle and the J 8092 handle  (1), install the differential side bearings.
  4. Install the differential. Refer to Differential Replacement.