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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 8107-4  , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597  , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axles, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
    2. Install the J 21784  , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 29710  , 9.5 inch or 10.5 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 21784  or the J 29710  and the J 8092  .
  2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH, 9.5 INCH AXLES)  or DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)  or DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT (10.5 INCH AXLE)  .
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Bearings (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)
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