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Stub Shaft & Slip Yoke, Carrier & Bearing: Removal

  1. Mark pinion yoke and drive shaft alignment for reassembly reference. Disconnect drive shaft from yoke and secure away from the work area. Remove both spindles and the axle shaft assemblies. See SPINDLES & AXLE SHAFTS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Support differential carrier and remove bolts holding carrier to support arm. Separate carrier from support arm and drain lubricant. Remove carrier from vehicle. Install carrier into Holding Fixture (T57L-500-B) using Adapter (T90T-4000-A) and Spacer (T80T-4000-B2) for Dana 35 axles or Adapter (T80T-4000-B) for Dana 44 and 50 axles.
  3. Rotate slip yoke and stub shaft until open side of snap ring on inner end of stub shaft can be reached. Remove snap ring. Remove stub shaft and slip yoke from carrier assembly. On Dana 35 axles, remove right oil seal using slide hammer and Seal Puller (1175-AC).
  4. Remove left oil seal using slide hammer and Seal Puller (T74P-77248-A). Remove caged needle bearings using slide hammer and Axle Bearing Remover (T90T-1225-A). On Dana 44 and 50 axles, remove oil seal and caged needle bearings together, using slide hammer and Collet (D80L-100-A).