Right Axle Shaft Housing Assembly: Disassembly
- Remove right axle shaft & housing. See RIGHT AXLE SHAFT & HOUSING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Place mounting flange of axle housing assembly in a vise. Remove springs, shift fork, and differential sleeve. Remove snap ring, connector gear and thrust washer from axle shaft.
- Using a soft mallet, tap on flange end of axle shaft to remove axle shaft from housing. DO NOT hammer on pilot bearing stem end of axle shaft, severe damage will result. Using a screwdriver, pry out oil seal.
- Using a Bearing Remover (J-29369-2) and slide hammer, remove axle bearing from housing.