Tools Required

J 36598  Holding Fixture. See Special Tools .

1. Before assembly, apply axle lubricant to the pinion bearing cups. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
2. Install the J 36598  into a vise. See Special Tools .
Fig 1: Seating The Outer Pinion Bearing Cup Evenly Within The Outer Pinion Bearing Cup Bore J 36598 (8.25/9.25 Inch Axles)
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3. Install the left differential carrier case half into the J 36598  and the J 36598-6, 8. See Special Tools .25 inch axle, or the J 36598  (1), 9. See Special Tools .25 inch axle.

   Tighten the attaching bolts securely.

4. Install the J 36598-3, 8.25 inch axle, or the J 36598-4, 9.25 inch axle (2), onto the forcing screw of the J 36598  . See Special Tools .
5. Install the outer pinion bearing cup into the differential carrier case.
6. Install the J 36598-3, 8.25 inch axle, or the J 36598-4, 9.25 inch axle (2) onto the outer pinion bearing cup.

   Rotate the J 36598-3 or the J 36598-4 and the outer pinion bearing cup several time in order to seat the outer pinion bearing cup evenly within the outer pinion bearing cup bore.

7. Install the outer pinion bearing cup into the differential carrier case half by holding the forcing screw of the J 36598  and turning the handle counterclockwise. See Special Tools .

   Inspect the position of the outer pinion bearing cup as it is being installed into the outer pinion bearing cup bore to ensure the bearing cup is being installed evenly. If the pinion bearing cup is not being installed evenly, loosen the J 36598  and remove the outer pinion bearing cup. See Special Tools . Reposition the outer pinion bearing cup over the outer pinion bearing cup bore and re-install.

8. Remove the J 36598-3 or the J 36598-4 from the forcing screw of the J 36598  . See Special Tools .
Fig 2: View Of Inner Pinion Bearing Cup J 36598 & J 36598-4 (8.25/9.25 Inch Axles)
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9. Install the J 36598-15 (2) into the outer pinion bearing cup.
10. Install the inner pinion bearing cup into the inner pinion bearing cup bore.
Fig 3: View Of Inner Pinion Bearing Cup & Differential Carrier Case J 36598-4 & J 36598-15 (8.25/9.25 Inch Axles)
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11. Place the J 36598-3, 8.25 inch axle, or the J 36598-4, 9.25 inch axle (2), over the inner pinion bearing cup.
12. Extend the forcing screw of the J 36598  (1) through the J 36598-15 and thread it into the J 36598-3 or the J 36598-4 (2) until fully seated.
13. Rotate the J 36598-3 or the J 36598-4 several times in order to ensure the inner pinion bearing cup is evenly seated and not mis-aligned in the bore.
14. Install the inner pinion bearing cup into the differential carrier case half by holding the forcing screw of the J 36598  and turning the handle clockwise.

    Inspect the position of the inner pinion bearing cup as it is being drawn into the inner pinion bearing cup bore to ensure the bearing cup is being installed evenly. If the pinion bearing cup is not being installed evenly, loosen the J 36598  and remove the inner pinion bearing cup. See Special Tools . Reposition the inner pinion bearing cup over the inner pinion bearing cup bore and re-install.

15. Remove the J 36598-3 or the J 36598-4 and the J 36598-15.
16. Remove the differential carrier case.
17. Remove the J 36598  from the vise.
18. Determine the selective shim thickness for the pinion. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment .