Disassemble Procedure

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) or Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axle) .
Remove the drive pinion from the axle. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles) or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .

Fig 1: View of DT-47688, Press & Bearing

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NOTE: Step 4 is for those vehicles equipped with the 8.6 inch axle.

Using the DT 47688: remover and a press, remove the bearing from the drive pinion.

Fig 2: View Of Inner Pinion Bearing & Hydraulic Press

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NOTE: Step 5 is for those vehicles equipped with the 9.5 LD inch axle.

Using the J 22912: remover and a press, remove the differential pinion bearing.

Fig 3: View Of Selective Pinion Spacer And Pinion Gear

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Remove the shim (1).

Fig 4: View Of Outer Pinion Bearing Cup

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NOTE: Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.

Using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided, remove the outer pinion bearing cup from the axle housing.

Fig 5: View Of Inner Pinion Bearing Cup

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NOTE: Move the drift back and forth between one side of the cup and the other in order to work the cups out of the housing evenly.

Using a hammer and a brass drift in the slots provided, remove the inner pinion bearing cup from the axle housing.