Front Differential Carrier Bearing Replacement: Removal

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Carrier Bearing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Removal

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly Special Tools J-41816: Three Legged Puller J 41816-2: Step Plate For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Inner Race Tip: Ensure all 3 legs of the puller make contact with the inner race of the bearing.
3	Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly Tip: AWD differential may need longer bolts, 2-3/8 x 5 x 24 thread bolts. When removing the front differential carrier bearing assembly use J 41816-2: step plate. Special Tools J 8433-1: Puller Bar or equivalent J 22912-B: Split Plate Bearing Remover or equivalent J 41816-2: Step Plate For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly

Special Tools

J-41816: Three Legged Puller
J 41816-2: Step Plate

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Inner Race
Tip: Ensure all 3 legs of the puller make contact with the inner race of the bearing.

Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly
Tip:

AWD differential may need longer bolts, 2-3/8 x 5 x 24 thread bolts.
When removing the front differential carrier bearing assembly use J 41816-2: step plate.

Special Tools

J 8433-1: Puller Bar or equivalent
J 22912-B: Split Plate Bearing Remover or equivalent
J 41816-2: Step Plate

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .