Removal (Drum Brakes AWD)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and brake drum. Remove drive axle from axle shaft companion flange. Hold axle shaft using Axle Holder (MB990767 ), and remove companion flange retaining nut. Remove companion flange. Using slide hammer, remove axle shaft.
- Using Bearing Puller/Installer (MB990560 ) and hydraulic press, remove outer wheel bearing and dust cover from axle shaft. If necessary, remove inner arm to access inner bearing. See REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove oil seal from inside of inner arm. Using Bearing Remover/Installer (C-3893 ), remove inner bearing from arm.