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Pinion Bearing: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)

Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)

Tools Required

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J 22761 Differential Side Bearing Installer

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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool

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J 37624 Pinon Bearing Installer

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J 24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer

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J 22912-B Split Plate Bearing Puller

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J 44414 Rear Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer

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J 8608 Rear Pinion Bearing Installer

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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle   .
2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch LD Axle)  (See: Service and Repair/Removal and

Replacement/Differential Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch LD Axle))Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)  (See: Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)) .

3. Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement  (See: Pinion Gear/Service and Repair/Drive

Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement) .

4. Remove the pinion yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement  (See: Pinion Gear/Service and Repair/Drive

Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement) .

5. Remove the outer pinion bearing.

6. Remove the pinion.

7. Remove the collapsible spacer.

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