Axle Tube Bearing: Removal
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- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Drain the front differential. Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling .
- Remove the front LH halfshafts. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH .
- Using general equipment, release the clamps and position the transfer case coolant hoses aside.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove and discard the front axle tube bolts.
- Remove the front axle tube bolts and front axle tube.
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- Position the front axle tube in a soft-jawed vise.Use the General Equipment: Vise
- Remove and discard the front axle tube metal deflector.
- Using general equipment, remove and discard the snap ring.Use the General Equipment: Snap Ring Pliers
- Remove the axle shaft from the axle tube.
- Using general equipment, remove and discard the snap ring.Use the General Equipment: Snap Ring Pliers
- Remove the axle shaft bearing.