Axle Shafts & Bearings

Raise vehicle on hoist and remove wheel and tire assembly and brake drum. Drain lubricant and remove housing cover.

Remove differential pinion shaft lock screw and pinion shaft, then push flanged end of axle shaft toward center of vehicle and remove "C" lock from splined end of axle shaft. Remove axle shaft. Insert suitable tool (J-8119) into bore in axle housing and position behind bearing such that tool engages bearing outer race. Remove bearing, using slide hammer attached to tool (J-8119). To install, seat new bearing against shoulder in housing bore and reverse removal procedure.