Bearing Cup, Washer and Lubricant Dam Removal

Fig 1: View Of Front Differential Drive Pinion Bearing Cup, Washer & Lube Dam

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Do not install the bearing cup until after the selective washer measurement has been performed.
1	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup NOTE: Failure to apply the lubricant will cause damage to the bolt and nut threads. Procedure Tighten J-45094 until it fits snugly on the bearing cup. See Special Tools . Adjust J 45124 so it sits on the torque converter housing surface just beyond the bearing cup opening. Apply the extreme pressure lubricant J 23444-A to the puller bolt threads to prevent damage to the bolt threads during bearing cup removal. See Special Tools . Hold the puller bridge bolt and turn the nut to removal the bearing cup. Special Tools DT-47927 Bearing Cup Remover. See Special Tools . J 23444-A Extreme Press Lubricant - 1/4 Ounce Tube. See Special Tools . J-45087 Transfer Shaft and Differential Bearing Cup Installer. See Special Tools . J-45094 Bearing Cup Remover. See Special Tools . J 45124 Removal Bridge
2	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Thrust Washer Tip: Install the correct drive pinion gear bearing thrust washer as determined by the thrust washer measurement procedure.
3	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Lube Dam Special Tools DT-48055 Lube Dam Remover. See Special Tools . J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter or equivalent