Chevrolet 10 series 1973, Overhaul Manual

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REAR AXLE D IFFER EN TIA L CARRIER 4-51
Fig. 10E—Pressing Drive Pinion from Bearing
R etainer
4. Inspect the bearing retainer for cracks, imperfec­
tions, corrosion, pits and grooves.
5. Replace parts as required.
Reassembly
1. Lubricate all parts with hypoid lubricant.
2. Press pinion rear bearing onto drive pinion as
shown in figure 13E, using J-24433.
3. Install the front and rear pinion bearing cups into
the bearing retainer, using driver handle J-8092 on
J-8608 for the front cup, and on J-24432 for the
rear cup.
4. Install the pinion straddle bearing into the carrier
housing, using driver handle J-8092 and installer
J-23322, as shown in figure 14E.
5. Place bearing retainer, with cups in position, onto
Fig. 11E—Rem oving Pinion Rear Bearing
Fig. 12E—Removing S tra d dle Bearing
Fig. 14E—In s ta llin g S tra d dle Bearing
Fig. 13E—In s ta llin g Pinion Rear Bearing
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