Side Bearing Installation

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J-39836 Master Bearings
^ J-8001 Dial Indicator Set
^ Or Equivalent





1. Install master differential bearings onto the case. Remove all nicks, burrs, dirt etc., from the hubs to allow the master bearings to rotate freely.





2. Assemble the differential case into the housing (less pinion). Mount a dial indicator with a magnetic base to the housing and indicate on the flange or head of screw. Force the differential assembly as far as possible in the direction towards the indicator. With force still applied, set indicator at zero (O)

NOTE: Dial indicator set should be capable of a minimum travel of 5.08 mm (0.2 inch).

3. Force the differential assembly as far as it will go in the opposite direction. Repeat these steps until the same reading is obtained.
4. RECORD THE READING OF THE INDICATOR. This amount, in shims, will be included in the final assembly shim stack to establish differential bearing preload and ring gear and pinion backlash.
5. After making sure the readings are correct, remove the indicator and differential assembly from the housing.