Front Differential Carrier Bearing Cup Overhaul - Transmission Case Side

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Front Differential Carrier Bearing Cup Removal

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Differential Bearing Cup CAUTION: Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the bolt and nut threads. Procedure Tighten DT-50712 Bearing Cup Remover until it fits snugly on the bearing cup. Adjust J-45124 Removal Bridge so it sits on the case surface just beyond the bearing cup opening. Apply the extreme pressure lubricant DT-23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing cup removal. Hold the puller bridge nut and turn the nut to remove the bearing cup. Special Tools DT-23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant - 1/4 Ounce Tube DT-50712 Bearing Cup Remover DT-45124 Removal Bridge Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Callout

Component Name

Front Differential Bearing Cup

CAUTION:

Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the bolt and nut threads.

Procedure

Tighten DT-50712 Bearing Cup Remover until it fits snugly on the bearing cup.
Adjust J-45124 Removal Bridge so it sits on the case surface just beyond the bearing cup opening.
Apply the extreme pressure lubricant DT-23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing cup removal.
Hold the puller bridge nut and turn the nut to remove the bearing cup.

Special Tools

DT-23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant - 1/4 Ounce Tube
DT-50712 Bearing Cup Remover
DT-45124 Removal Bridge

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

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Front Differential Carrier Bearing cup Installation

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Differential Bearing Cup CAUTION: Support the back side of the case before installing the bearing cup. Apply a light coating of transmission fluid to the bore before pressing the cup into position. Install the bearing cup until it stops moving. Applying excessive pressure to the bearing cup once it is seated could cause damage to the case casting. CAUTION: An unseated or improperly installed bearing cup will result in premature bearing failure. Visually inspect the bearing cup to insure there is "no gap" between the case, thrust washer, and the bearing cup. Use of a feeler gauge may assist in identifying a bearing cup that is not fully seated. Procedure Use a press with J-44908 Bearing Cup Installer to install the front differential bearing cup. Special Tools J-44908 Bearing Cup Installer Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Callout

Component Name

Front Differential Bearing Cup

CAUTION:

Support the back side of the case before installing the bearing cup. Apply a light coating of transmission fluid to the bore before pressing the cup into position. Install the bearing cup until it stops moving. Applying excessive pressure to the bearing cup once it is seated could cause damage to the case casting.

CAUTION:

An unseated or improperly installed bearing cup will result in premature bearing failure. Visually inspect the bearing cup to insure there is "no gap" between the case, thrust washer, and the bearing cup. Use of a feeler gauge may assist in identifying a bearing cup that is not fully seated.

Procedure

Use a press with J-44908 Bearing Cup Installer to install the front differential bearing cup.

Special Tools
J-44908 Bearing Cup Installer
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools