Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup and Lubricant Dam Replacement: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup & Lube Dam

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Removal

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup NOTE: Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the bolt and nut threads. Tip: Tighten J-45094 until it fits snugly on the bearing cup. See Special Tools . Adjust J 45124 so it sits on the case surface just beyond the bearing cup opening. See Special Tools . Apply the extreme pressure lubricant J 23444-A to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing cup removal. See Special Tools . Hold the puller bridge nut and turn the bolt to remove the bearing cup. Special Tools J 23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant - 1/4 Ounce Tube. See Special Tools . J-45094 Bearing Cup Remover. See Special Tools . J 45124 Removal Bridge. See Special Tools .
2	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Lube Dam Special Tools J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter DT-48055 Lube Dam Removal. See Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup

NOTE: Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the bolt and nut threads.

Tip:

Tighten J-45094 until it fits snugly on the bearing cup. See Special Tools .
Adjust J 45124 so it sits on the case surface just beyond the bearing cup opening. See Special Tools .
Apply the extreme pressure lubricant J 23444-A to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing cup removal. See Special Tools .
Hold the puller bridge nut and turn the bolt to remove the bearing cup.

Special Tools

Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Lube Dam

Special Tools