Carrier Bearings: Service and Repair

Differential Side Bearings Replacement


Tools Required
* J 22912-B Split Plate Bearing Puller
* J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
* J 21784 Side Bearing Installer
* J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit
* J 29710 Differential Side Bearing Installer
* J 44420 Differential Bearing and Hub Seal Installer



Removal Procedure

1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (Differential Replacement) .




2. Remove the differential side bearings by doing the following:

1. For the 8.6 inch, install the differential assembly into a vise.
2. Install the J 22888-20A (2) and the J 8107-4 , 8.6 inch axle (1) axle, over the differential case side bearing bore.
3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A .




Installation Procedure





1. For the 8.6 inch, install the differential side bearings by doing the following:

1. In order to protect the differential case, install the J 8107-4 , 8.6 inch axle in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation.
2. Install the J 21784 , 8.6 inch axle (2), and the J 8092 (1) onto the differential case bearing as shown.
3. Drive the bearing onto the case using the J 21784 or the J 29710 and the J 8092 .

2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (Differential Replacement) .