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Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing Replacement (Differential Carrier)|Page 5478 > < Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle)|Page 5473
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Differential Mount: Service and Repair
Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing Replacement (Differential Carrier)

Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing Replacement (Differential Carrier)

Tools Required

J 45850  Front Axle Bushing Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the differential carrier assembly. It is not necessary to drain the differential carrier assembly. Seal the vent tube opening with a piece of

tape to prevent the axle lubricant from leaking from the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement   (See:
Differential Carrier/Service and Repair).

2. If replacing the upper differential carrier assembly bushing, remove the bushing by performing the following steps:

1. Install the J 45850-2 (2), the J 45850-3 (3), the forcing screw, the thrust bearing, the washers, and the nuts (1) over the differential carrier

assembly bushing as shown.

2. Remove the upper differential carrier assembly bushing by holding the lower nut and tightening the upper nut of the J 45850  .

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