Axle Shaft & Bearing: Removal
CAUTION:
DO NOT damage "O" ring in axle shaft groove under "C" lock.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assemblies and brake drums. Remove housing cover, and drain lubricant. Remove and discard differential pinion shaft lock bolt. Remove pinion shaft. See Figure or Figure . Push axle shaft inward and remove "C" lock.
- Remove axle shaft, being careful not to cut axle seal. Using a slide hammer and puller, remove bearing and oil seal as a unit.