M/T Differential Carrier Bearing Replacement
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
609774.png Remover Installer, 22 x 37/46 x 52 mm 07PAF-0030100

NOTE:
The bearing outer race and the tapered roller bearing should be replaced as a set.
Whenever the tapered roller bearing is replaced, do the carrier bearing preload adjustment while reassembling the transmission.

1. Differential Carrier Bearing - Remove

Clutch housing side

Transmission housing side
1.
Check the carrier bearings for wear and rough rotation on the transmission or the clutch housing with the bearing outer race. If they rotate smoothly and their rollers show no signs of wear, the bearings are OK.
2.
Remove the carrier bearings (A) using a commercially available bearing puller (B) and a bearing separator (C).

2. Differential Carrier Bearing - Install

Clutch housing side

Transmission housing side
Install the carrier bearings (A) using the 22 x 37/46 x 52 mm remover installer and a press (B). Press on each bearing until it bottoms out. There should be no clearance between the bearings and the differential carrier.