Side B Earing R Eplacem Ent; Ring G Ear R Eplacem Ent - GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual

Fig. 4B2-8-Cover Removed from Carrier
6. Loosen side bearing adjusting nuts, using J-24429 as
shown in figure 4B2-9.
7. Remove differential from carrier.

Side B earing R eplacem ent

1. Install bearing puller J-8107 onto one side bearing,
with puller screw centered on pilot plug as shown in
figure 4B2-10. Be sure to install puller fingers into
notches of case, in order to pull on inner race only.
2. Tighten puller screw, while rotating bearing to insure
th a t bearing cage is not being distorted.
3. Remove the other bearing in the same manner.
4. Inspect bearings and hub for nicks, burrs or evidence of
abnormal wear.
5. To install bearings, place bearing onto hub, and use
driver handle J-8092 and bearing installer J-24430 to
drive bearing onto hub until it seats against the
shoulder.
Fig. 4B2-9-Loosening Adjusting Nuts
Fig. 4B2-10-Differential Bearing Removal
6. W hen installing the second bearing, support case on
pilot plug as shown in figure 4B2-11 to prevent damage
to first bearing installed.

Ring G ear R eplacem ent

1. Remove the ring gear bolts and lock washers, and use a
soft faced ham m er to tap the ring gear from the case.
2. Place new ring gear into position on case and install
lock washers and bolts.
Fig. 4B2-11 -D ifferential Bearing Installation
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