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Axle Shafts & Bearings: Installation

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Install splash shield and spindle, using new nuts. Tighten to specifications. Install hub and disc assembly. Install caliper and wheel assembly.