Bearing Replacement (Fulcrum Pivot)
- Place hub carrier in a vise. Using a drift, remove fulcrum shaft components. See Figure. Fit extractor behind bearing race. Install slide hammer to extractor and remove bearing race. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, extractor cross bolt. Remove remaining bearing race in same manner.
- Clean and inspect all parts. Replace parts as needed. Pack bearings with axle bearing grease. Install bearing and fully seat bearing races using handle and race installer.
- Using equal thickness shims, obtain bearing preload. To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure.