Rear Axle - Disassemble

Rear Axle - Disassemble

Special Tools
^ J5590 Pinion Bearing Race Installer-Rear
^ J25070 Heat Gun
^ J42194 Getrag Axle Bearing Race Remover





1. Remove the bearing carrier bolts from the pinion housing.





2. Using the J25070, heat around the pinion housing to ease pinion removal.
3. Place 2 bolts in the jackscrew holes (1) and (2).
4. Tighten the bolts equally to push out the pinion housing assembly.

Important: Mark or tag the shims for reassembly.





5. Remove the pinion housing assembly (1), shims (2) and O-ring seal (3) from the differential housing.





6. Remove the nine housing side cover bolts (6).
7. Using the pry tabs (4, 5, 7), remove the housing side cover (3) from the housing (1).
8. Remove the O-ring seal (2) from the cover (3).





9. Remove the differential carrier (2) from the housing (1).





10. Remove the axle oil seal (1) from the housing side cover (2).





11. Install the J42194 (2) into the bearing race (3).

Important: Mark or tag the shim and race side cover.

12. Place the side cover in a press.
13. Place J5590 against J42194 and press out the bearing race and shim.





14. Remove the axle oil seal from the housing.





15. Install the J42194 (2) behind the bearing race (3).

Important: Mark or tag the shim and the race housing.

16. Place the housing in a press.
17. Place J5590 (1) against J42194 (2) and press out the bearing and the race.