Rear Axle Shaft Bearing & Seal - CJ & Scrambler: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove rear axle shaft dust cap, cotter pin, and axle shaft nut. Remove brake drums. Remove axle hub using Puller (J-25109-01).NOTE: Do not use knock-out type puller to remove hub. This type of puller may damage rear wheel bearings and differential thrust block.
- Disconnect parking brake cable at equalizer. Disconnect brake line at wheel cylinder. Remove support plate assembly, axle shaft oil seal, and retainer. If left axle shaft is being removed, remove axle shaft end play shims.
- Remove axle shaft and bearing using Puller (J-2498). See Fig 1 . Remove axle shaft inner oil seal. Axle bearing must be pressed off shaft. Do not remove by any other method.
NOTE:
On models with Trac-Loc differential, do not rotate differential gears unless both axle shafts are in place. The side gear splines will become misaligned and prevent shaft replacement.