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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
    1. 1.1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-2  or the J 8107-4  in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
    2. 1.2. Install the J 25299  (7.6 inch axle and 1st design 8.6 inch axle) or the J 21784  (2nd design 8.6 inch axle) (2) and the J 8092  (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
    3. 1.3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 25299  or the J 21784  (2) and the J 8092  (1).
  2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Bearing
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