Removal (Grand Wagoneer)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel and brake drum. Remove outer seal retainer and brake support plate. DO NOT reuse outer seal retainer nuts.
Using Slide Hammer (J-2619-01), remove axle shaft. Mount axle shaft in bench vise. Center punch and drill a 1/4" hole in bearing retaining ring. Drill 3/4 of the way through ring. Using a chisel, split ring. See Fig 1 . Remove shaft bearing with a press.

Fig 1: Removing Grand Wagoneer Axle Bearing Retaining Ring
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Remove seal retainer. Remove outer seal. Replace retainer if worn or damaged. Remove axle shaft inner seal from tube. Clean bearing and seal surfaces in axle tube. Apply grease to these surfaces.