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Axle Bearing & Seal: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheel assembly and brake drum. Loosen differential cover plate and drain lubricant from axle. Remove cover plate and discard gasket.
  2. Remove differential pinion shaft lock bolt (lock pin) and discard. Remove differential pinion shaft. Push flanged end of axle toward center of vehicle and remove "C" clip from end of shaft. Do not lose or damage "O" ring (if used) under "C" clip.
  3. Pull axle shaft from axle tube, being careful not to damage oil seal. When removing axle shaft, do not rotate differential side gears. Rotating side gears causes pinion gears and thrust washers to fall out.
  4. Insert Slide Hammer (T50T-100-A) and Axle Bearing Remover (T85L-1225-AH) behind bearing. Remove seal and bearing.
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