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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Differential Side Bearing Into Position
    GM651740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. For the 8.6 inch and the 10.5 inch axles, install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
    1. To protect the differential case for the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 8107-4  plug in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
    2. For the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 21784  installer (2) and the J 8092  handle (1), on the differential case bearing as shown in illustration.
    3. Using a hammer and the J 21784  installer (2) or the J 29710  installer (2) and the J 8092  handle (1), install the side bearings.
  2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) .