9.75 Inch Axle

Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)

^ Tools Required
- J 22536 Pinion Driver
- J 22912-01 Split-Plate Bearing Puller
- J 42176 Universal Driver Handle - Non-Threaded
- J 45703 Pinion Bearing Race Remover - Dana 248
- J 45704 Pinion Bearing Race Installer - Dana 248
- J 45705 Pinion Bearing Race Remover - Dana 248/267
- J 7818 Inner Bearing Race Installer
- J 8092 Universal Drive Handle - � in - 10

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





4. Remove the thrust washer.





5. Install the J 22536 as shown. Ensure that the J 22536 is firmly seated on the pinion.
6. Drive the pinion out using the J 22536 and a hammer.Strike the J 22536 slowly. Do not let the pinion fall out of the rear axle housing.
7. Remove the pinion preload shims from the drive pinion and set aside.





8. Remove the inner pinion bearing cup and the oil deflector using the J 45703 (2) and the J 42176 (1).
9. Remove the outer pinion bearing cup using the J 45705 and the J 42176.





10. Remove the inner pinion bearing using the J 22912-01 and a hydraulic press.
11. Remove the pinion position shim.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the oil deflector into the inner pinion cup bore.





2. Install the inner pinion bearing cup using the J 45704 (2) and the J 8092 (1).





3. Install the outer pinion bearing cup using the J 7818 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
4. Determine the pinion position shim thickness and the pinion preload shim thickness for the drive pinion.
5. Install the differential assembly.
6. Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
7. Lower the vehicle.