Rear Axle Bearing & Seal: Removal
- Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheel assembly and brake drum. Remove support plate retaining nuts through hole provided in axle flange. Use a slide hammer to remove axle shaft.
- If wheel bearing cup remains in housing, use Slide Hammer (J-2619-01) and Bearing Remover (J-26941) to remove bearing cups. Remove axle shaft oil seal from axle housing tube.
- Place axle shaft in a vise. Drill a 1/4" (6.35 mm) hole 3/4 of the way through bearing retaining ring. Chisel off bearing retaining ring. Do not use a torch. Press bearing off axle. Remove seal and retainer plate.