Axle Shafts & Bearings: Installation
- Inspect retainer plate and stub shaft for nicks or burrs. Replace if necessary. Install retainer plate and new seal on shaft. Coat oil seal with grease. Place bearing on shaft.
- Use axle bearing installer (T80T-4000-N) and pinion bearing cone remover (T71P-4621-B) to press bearing onto shaft. A 0015" (.04 mm) feeler gauge should not fit between bearing seat and bearing.
- Install stub shaft in carrier, and install 3 retainer bolts. Tighten to specifications. Install right-hand axle shaft assembly into slip yoke. There is a blind spline on axle shaft assembly.
- Install splash shield and spindle, using new nuts. Tighten to specifications. Install hub and disc assembly. Install caliper and wheel assembly.