For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit

1. Place the differential case in a vise.
2. Install the J 22888-20A (2) and the J 8107-2 (1) as shown.
3. Remove the differential side bearings using the J 22888-20A and the J 8107-2 .

Note: The ring gear bolts have left-handed threads.

4. Remove the ring gear bolts.

Caution: Do not pry the ring gear from the differential case. Prying the ring gear from the differential case may cause damage to the ring gear and/or the differential case.

5. Remove the ring gear from the differential case.

Drive the ring gear off with a brass drift, if necessary.

6. Remove the pinion shaft lock bolt.
7. Remove the pinion shaft.
8. Remove the differential pinion gears and the differential side gears.

8.1. | Mark the pinion gears top and bottom and the differential side gears left and right.

8.2. | Roll the differential pinion gears out of the case with the pinion thrust washers.

8.3. | Remove the differential side gears and the side gear thrust washers.