Differential Bearings: Removal

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Remove the drive pinion seal. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE AND DRIVE PINION SEAL .
Remove the differential carrier. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER .
Remove the axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.
Using the Drive Pinion Thread Protector and a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the outer pinion bearing and remove it through the rear of the differential housing.

Fig 1: Installing Drive Pinion Thread Protector
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Remove the outer pinion bearing.
Remove the drive pinion collapsible spacer and discard it.

Fig 2: Locating Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer
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Using the Bearing Puller and a suitable press, remove the inner pinion bearing.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Pinion Bearing
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Using a brass drift, remove the pinion bearing cups by tapping alternately on opposite sides of the bearing cups.

Fig 4: Locating Pinion Bearing Cups
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Using the 2 Jaw Puller and Step Plate, remove the 2 differential bearings.

Fig 5: Removing Differential Bearings
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