Rear Axle Bearing & Seal: Removal

Remove wheel assembly and brake drum. On differential with bearing retaining plate on end of axle housing, remove retaining nuts through hole provided in axle flange. Using slide hammer, remove axle. Remove brake backing plate and attach it to frame with wire.
On differential without retaining plate on end of axle housing, it will be necessary to remove differential cover and drain lubricant. Remove differential pinion shaft lock bolt and pinion shaft.
NOTE: The pinion gears may be left in place. Once the axle shafts are removed, reinstall pinion shaft and lock bolt.
Push flange end of axle shafts toward center of vehicle and remove "C" lock clips from button end of axle shaft. Remove axle from housing. Insert Rear Axle Remover and slide hammer into bore and position it behind bearing so tangs on tool engage bearing outer race. Remove bearing and seal as a unit.