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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove 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)  .
  2. Remove the differential side bearings by performing the following steps:
    1. For the 8.6 inch and the 9.5 inch axles, install the differential assembly in a vise.
    2. For the 10.5 inch axle, place a block of wood on each side of the differential case before installing the differential case into the vise.

      Install the differential assembly into a vise.

    3. Install the J 22888-20A  (2) and the J 8107-4  , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597  , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axles as shown.
    4. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A  .
  3. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Side Bearings (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)
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