Carrier Bearing Replacement

Special Tools Required

Attachment, 40 x 50 mm 07LAD-PW50601

NOTE:

The bearing and the bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.
Inspect and adjust the carrier bearing preload whenever a bearing is replaced.
Check the bearing for wear and rough rotation. If the bearing is OK, removal is not necessary.
The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD transmission is similar.

4WD: Remove the final driven gear and transfer drive gear (see DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, FINAL DRIVEN GEAR, AND TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT ).
2WD: Remove the final driven gear (see DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, FINAL DRIVEN GEAR, AND TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the carrier bearing (A) using a commercially available puller (B), a bearing separator (C), and a spacer (D).

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Bearing, Bearing Separator And Spacer
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Install new carrier bearings using the 40 x 50 mm attachment small end and a press. Press the carrier bearing on securely so there is no clearance between the carrier bearing and the differential carrier.

Fig 2: Installing Carrier Bearings

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