Chrysler 8.25 Front Bearing?

[mj.87]

I need to replace the crush sleeve on my 97 Chrysler 8.25. I got the pinion seal out and now the front bearing is in the way. How do I remove the bearing? Do I need to remove the cover? Any help would be appreciated!

[Eagle]

Why do you need to replace the crush sleeve if the bearing isn't bad and doesn't need replacement?

[mj.87]

I got a new rear axel and the yoke was already removed. From what I’ve read you need to replace the crush sleeve whenever the yoke comes off. If there is a way around this please let me know. Thanks!

[Eagle]

I guess if you're installing a different yoke you should replace the crush sleeve. I know the dealships don't replace it when doing a pinion seal. The procedure for crushing the sleeve is based on the torque (in inch-pounds) needed to rotate the pinion gear in the housing, but with the axle all assembled that can't be measured. The torque needed to crush the sleeve is around 250 foot-pounds, so when doing a pinion seal they usually just torque it back to around 175 to 200 foot-pounds and call it good.

 

Since it doesn't sound like you want to disassemble your differential (and I don't blame you), I think you could probably follow the same procedure.