Tool Required

J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kilt

1. Place the differential case in a vise.
2. Install the J 22888-20A (2) and the J 8107-2 (1) as shown.
3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A and the J 8107-2.
   Fig 1: Removing Differential Side Bearings Using J 22888-20A & J 8107-2

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   Important  The ring gear bolts have left-handed threads.

4. Remove the ring gear bolts.
   Fig 2: Ring Gear Bolts

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   NOTE: Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case. Prying the ring gear from the differential case may. Prying the ring gear and/or the differential case.
5. Remove the ring gear from the differential case. Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift if necessary.
   Fig 3: Removing Ring Gear From Differential Case

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6. Remove the pinion shaft lock bolt.
   Fig 4: Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt

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7. Remove the pinion shaft.
   Fig 5: Pinion Shaft

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8. Remove the differential pinion gears and the differential side gears.
   1. 8.1. Roll the differential pinion gears out of the case with the pinion thrust washers.
   2. 8.2. Remove the differential side gears and the side gear thrust washers.

      Mark the pinion gears top and bottom and differential side gears left and right.

   Fig 6: Differential Pinion Gears & Differential Side Gears

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