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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
    1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-2,  8.0 inch axle, or the J 8107-4,  8.6 inch axle, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
    2. Install the J 45231,  8.0 inch axle, or the J 21784,  8.6 inch axle (2), and the J 8092  (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
    3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 45231,  8.0 inch axle, or the J 21784,  8.6 inch axle (2) and the J 8092  (1).
  2. Install the differential. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT   . 
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Bearings
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