Axle Shafts & Bearings: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assemblies. Remove calipers and rotors. DO NOT allow calipers to hang by brake hose. Always support caliper with wire connected to frame. Remove differential housing cover, and drain lubricant. Remove differential pinion shaft lock bolt and pinion shaft. See Fig 1
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- Remove ABS wheel speed sensor to prevent damage during axle shaft removal (if equipped). Push axle toward center, and remove "C" locks. Remove axle shaft. DO NOT damage axle seal or ABS sensor ring (if equipped). Using a slide hammer and puller, remove bearing and seal as a unit.
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