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Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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REAR AXLE DISASSEMBLY
The rear axle is a precision assem-
bly, and therefore any repair or
replacement of parts must be done
with extreme care in a clean environment. Before
attempting to perform any service on the axle, read
and understand all of the following text and illustra-
tions before disassembling the unit.
Handle all gears with extreme care since each is
part of a matched set. Damage to one will require
replacement of the entire set or result in an unac-
ceptably high noise level.
Snap rings must be removed/installed with care to
prevent damage of bearings, seals and bearing
bores.
NOTICE: It is recommended that whenever a bear-
ing, seal or ‘O’ ring is removed, it be replaced with a
new one regardless of mileage. Always wipe the
seals and ‘O’ rings with a light oil before installing.
To reduce the possibility of per-
sonal injury, follow the lifting proce-
dure in SAFETY section of this
manual. Place wheel chocks in front and behind the
front wheels and check the stability of the vehicle
on the jack stands before starting any repair proce-
dure. Never work on a vehicle that is supported by a
jack alone.
Axle Shaft Removal and Disassembly
Tool List
Qty.
Arbor Press ..................................................................1
Bearing Separator........................................................1
Needle Nose Pliers ......................................................1
Internal Snap Ring Pliers .............................................1
Slide Hammer, P/N 18753G1.......................................1
1.
Remove the brake drum. See the BRAKES section.
2.
Remove the outer snap ring from the axle tube
Fig. 3 Removing/Installing Outer Snap Ring
3.
Attach a slide hammer to the axle shaft thread and
remove the axle and bearing from the axle tube
Fig. 4 Removing/Installing Axle Shaft
4.
Remove the bearing by supporting the inner race on
an arbor press bed and applying pressure to the
threaded end of the axle shaft (Ref. Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Pressing Bearing from Axle Shaft
Bearing
Separator
