Bearing Cup, Washer and Lubricant Dam Removal

Fig 1: View Of Front Differential Drive Pinion Bearing Cup, Washer & Lube Dam

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Do not install the bearing cup until after the selective washer measurement has been performed.
1	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup CAUTION: Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the bolt and nut threads. Procedure Tighten DT-45094 bearing cup remover until it fits snugly on the bearing cup. Adjust DT 45124 removal bridge so it sits on the torque converter housing surface just beyond the bearing cup opening. Apply the extreme pressure lubricant DT 23444-A extreme press lubricant to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing cup removal. Hold the puller bridge bolt and turn the nut to removal the bearing cup. Special Tools DT 23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant-1/4 Ounce Tube DT-45087 Transfer Shaft and Differential Bearing Cup Installer DT-45094 Bearing Cup Remover DT 45124 Removal Bridge DT-47927 Bearing Cup Remover For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Thrust Washer
3	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Lube Dam Special Tools DT-48055 Lube Dam Remover GE 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter or equivalent For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .