Carrier Bearings: Service and Repair

Differential Side Bearings Replacement

Special Tools

* J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
* J 8107-2 - Side Bearing Puller Plug
* J 8107-4 - Side Bearing Puller
* J 21784 - Side Bearing Puller
* J 22888-D - Side Bearing Puller Set
* J 29710 - Differential Side Bearing Installer
* J 36597 - Side Bearing Remover Pilot
* J 45231 - Side Bearing installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the differential. Refer to Differential Replacement (Differential Replacement).




2. Install the differential assembly in a vise.
3. Using the J 22888-D - puller (2) and the J 8107-2 - plug , 8.0 inch axle, or the J 8107-4 - puller , 8.6 inch axle, or the J 36597 - pilot 9.5 inch axle (1), remove the differential side bearings.
4. Remove the differential assembly from the vise.

Installation Procedure

1. Place the differential assembly on a flat surface.





Note: In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-2 - plug for the 8.0 inch axle or the J 8107-4 - puller for the 8.6, 9.5 inch axle, in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.

2. Using the J 45231 - installer , 8.0 inch axle, or the J 21784 - puller , 8.6 inch axle (2), or the J 29710 - installer for the 9.5 (2) inch axle and the J 8092 - handle (1), install the differential side bearings.
3. Install the differential. Refer to Differential Replacement (Differential Replacement).