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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5LD Inch Axles)  or Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) .
    2. Fig 1: Removing Differential Side Bearing
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  2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:
    1. For the 8.6 inch, 9.5 inch, 11.5 inch axles, install the differential assembly into a vise.
    2. For the 10.5 inch axle, place a block of wood on each side of the differential assembly.

      Install the differential assembly into a vise.

    3. Install the J 22888-20A  (2) and the J 8107-4  , 8. See Special Tools .6 inch axle, or the J 36597  , 9.5 inch or 10.5 inch axle, or the J 8107-5, 11.5 inch (1) axle, over the differential case side bearing bore.
    4. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A  . See Special Tools .
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