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Repair and Service Manual
B
REAR AXLE
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Axle Shaft Removal and Disassembly
(Continued)
Attach a slide hammer to the axle shaft thread and
remove the axle and bearing from the axle tube
(Ref. Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Removing/Installing Axle Shaft
Remove the bearing by supporting the inner race of the
bearing on an arbor press bed and apply pressure to the
threaded end of the axle shaft (Ref. Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Pressing Bearing from Axle Shaft
Axle Shaft Seal Removal and Replacement
Tools List
Qty.
Internal snap ring pliers ............................................... 1
Seal puller.................................................................... 1
Seal installer, P/N 18739-G1 ....................................... 1
Ball peen hammer ....................................................... 1
Use care to prevent damage to the inner surface of the
axle tube at the sealing area.
Remove the inner snap ring (Ref. Fig. 5). Use a puller to
remove the seal (Ref. Fig. 6).
Fig. 5 Removing/Installing Inner Snap Ring
Fig. 6 Removing Seal
To install the seal, use the special seal installer to drive
the seal into its correct position (Ref. Fig. 7).
To prevent seal damage, lightly coat the axle shaft with
bearing grease and support the shaft during installation.
Install the inner snap ring (Ref. Fig. 5).
Bearing
Separator
