Front Differential Carrier Bearing Replacement: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Carrier Bearing

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Removal

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly Special Tools J-41816 Three Legged Puller. See Special Tools . J 41816-2 Step Plate. See Special Tools .
2	Inner Race Tip: Ensure all 3 legs of the puller make contact with the inner race of the bearing.
3	Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly Tip: AWD differential may need longer bolts, 2-3/8" x 5" x 24 thread bolts. When removing the front differential carrier bearing assembly use J 41816-2 . See Special Tools . Special Tools J 8433-1 Puller Bar or equivalent. See Special Tools . J 22912-B Split Plate Bearing Remover or equivalent. See Special Tools . J 41816-2 Step Plate. See Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly

Special Tools

Inner Race
Tip: Ensure all 3 legs of the puller make contact with the inner race of the bearing.

Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly
Tip:

AWD differential may need longer bolts, 2-3/8" x 5" x 24 thread bolts.
When removing the front differential carrier bearing assembly use J 41816-2 . See Special Tools .

Special Tools