Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axles): Notes

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Tools Required

J 7818 Inner Bearing Race Installer, 9.5 inch axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 8092 Driver Handle 3/4 in - 10
J 8608 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer, 8.6 inch, 11.5 inch axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
J 22306 Pinion Cup Bearing Installer - Rear, 9.5 inch axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 22388 Rear Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer, 8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 22912-01 Split Plate Bearing Puller
J 24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer, 8.6 inch axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 36614 Inner Pinion Bearing Installer, 9.5 inch axle
J 44412 Pinion Bearing Installer, 11.5 inch axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 44414 Rear Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer, 11.5 inch axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 44417 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer, 11.5 inch axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 45871 Pinion Bearing Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 45900 Pinion Bearing Cup Installer, 8.6 in axle. See Special Tools and Equipment .