Front Differential Carrier Bearing Replacement: Removal

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Carrier Bearing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Removal

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

Callout

Component Name

Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly

Special Tools

DT-41816 Three Legged Puller
DT 41816-2 Step Plate

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Inner Race

NOTE:

Ensure all 3 legs of the puller make contact with the inner race of the bearing.

Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly

NOTE:

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

Special Tools

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

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .