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Spindle & Shaft Assembly R & I: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove caliper from rotor. Remove locking hub. See AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS R & I or MANUAL LOCKING HUBS R & I.
  2. Remove wheel bearings, lock nuts, hub and rotor. Remove spindle-to-steering knuckle nuts. Tap spindle with plastic hammer to free spindle from steering knuckle. See Figure. Remove spindle, spindle seat (if equipped) and splash shield.
  3. On right side applications, remove and discard keystone clamp from shaft assembly and stub shaft. Slide rubber boot onto stub shaft. Remove shaft assembly from right axle. See Figure.
  4. Remove left shaft assembly (if required). On all applications, wrap spindle in protective cloth and place second step of spindle in soft-jawed vise.
  5. Remove oil seal using slide hammer and Seal Remover (TOOL-1175-AC) for Explorer and Ranger, or Cup Puller (T77F-1102-A) for all others. Remove needle bearing from spindle. Press seal (Explorer and Ranger) or "V" seal and slinger (all others) from shaft assembly. See Figure.
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