9.75 Inch, 10.5 Inch Axles

Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75 Inch, 10.5 Inch Axles)

Tools Required
^ J22536 Pinion Driver
^ J22912-01 Split-Plate Bearing Puller
^ J42176 Universal Driver Handle - Non-Threaded
^ J44417 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer
^ J45703 Pinion Bearing Race Remover -Dana 248
^ J45704 Pinion Bearing Race Installer - Dana 248
^ J45705 Pinion Bearing Race Remover -Dana 248/267
^ J45706 Pinion Bearing Race Remover -Dana 286
^ J7818 Inner Bearing Race Installer
^ J8092 Universal Drive Handle - 3/4 in - 10

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the differential assembly.
3. Remove the pinion yoke and the pinion oil seal.





4. Remove the thrust washer.





5. Install the J22536 as shown.
Ensure that the J22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
6. Drive the pinion out using the J22536 and a hammer.
Strike the J22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
7. Remove the pinion preload shims, both axles. and the pinion spacer, 10.5 inch axle only, from the drive pinion and set aside.





8. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup and the oil deflector using the J45703, 9.75 inch axle, or the J45706, 10.5 inch axle (2) and the J42176 (1).
9. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup using the J45705 and the J42176.





10. Remove the inner pinion bearing using the J22912-01 and a hydraulic press.
11. Remove the selective pinion shim.

Installation Procedure





1. For the 9.75 inch axle, install the inner pinion bearing cup using the J45704 (2) and the J8092 (1).
2. For the 10.5 inch axle, install the inner pinion bearing cup using the J44417 (2) and the J8092 (1).





3. Install the outer pinion bearing cup using the J7818 (2) and the J8092 (1).
4. Determine the selective pinion shim thickness and the pinion preload shim thickness for the drive pinion.
5. Install the differential assembly.
6. Fill the axle with the proper axle lubricant.
7. Lower the vehicle.