Carrier Bearing Replacement

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Special Tools Required

Attachment, 40 x 50 mm 07LAD-PW50601

NOTE:

The bearing and outer race should be replaced as a set.
Inspect and adjust the carrier bearing preload whenever the bearing is replaced.
Check the bearing for wear and rough rotation. If the bearing is OK, removal is not necessary.

Remove the final driven gear from the differential carrier when replacing the carrier bearing on the final driven gear side. When only replacing the carrier bearing on opposite side of the final driven gear, final driven gear removal is not needed.
Set a commercially available bearing separator (A) or the special tool (07KAF-PS30200) under the carrier bearing (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Separator
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Place a stepped adapter (C) on the differential carrier, and install a commercially available bearing puller (D), then remove the carrier bearing.
Install the new bearing using the attachment (40 x 50 mm) and a press. Press the bearing on securely until it bottoms so there is no clearance between the bearing and the differential carrier.

Fig 2: Placing Stepped Adapter On Differential Carrier
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Install the final driven gear if the gear was removed.