B
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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3.
Remove the bearing by supporting the inner race of
the bearing on an arbor press bed and applying
pressure to the threaded end of the axle shaft (Ref
Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Press Bearing from Shaft
4.
Remove the inner snap ring (Ref Fig. 6).
Fig. 6 Inner Snap Ring
Use caution to prevent damage to
the inner surface of the axle tube at
the seal area.
5.
Remove the oil seal using a seal puller (Ref Fig. 7).
Fig. 7 Oil Seal Removal
6.
Install the new oil seal using the seal installer (P/N
18739G1) to drive the seal into its correct position
(Ref 7.).
Fig. 8 Seal Installation
7.
Install the inner snap ring.
To prevent damage to the oil seal,
lightly coat the axle shaft with bear-
ing grease and support the shaft
during installation.
8.
Carefully insert the axle shaft and bearing assembly
through the oil seal. Rotate the shaft until the spline
engages with the differential side gears.
9.
Install the outer snap ring.
10. Install the rear hub.
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