Axle Shafts: Removal
- Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheel assemblies and brake drums. Working through hole in flange, remove nuts retaining wheel bearing retainer plate.
- Using a slide hammer on axle shaft flange pull axle shaft from housing. Remove backing plate, and suspend from frame with wire. Remove oil seal, using seal remover and slide hammer.
NOTE: If axle is removed for service or overhaul, a new oil seal and backing plate gasket must be used.