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Front Axle Shafts & Bearings: Removal

  1. Support vehicle with front wheel off ground. If equipped with adjustable hubs, see Locking Hubs in this section for removal procedure. Remove adjustable hub or grease cup from wheel. Remove drive flange from shaft and hub.

    Drum Brakes Only: Remove lock nut and adjusting nut from shaft and remove wheel, hub, and drum as an assembly. Disc Brakes Only: Remove bolts holding disc brake caliper assembly and place assembly out of way. Remove rotor and hub assembly. All: Remove backing plate or disc brake shield and tap spindle loose with soft-faced hammer. Remove spindle and pull axle shaft assembly out of opening.

  2. Remove seals from hub and drive bearing cups out with drift pin. Inspect bearings and cups for wear and replace as required. Install bearings and seals in hub.
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