Rear Axle - 226RBA

AXLE BEARINGS/SEALS

REMOVAL
1. Remove axle shaft from vehicle.

NOTE: The axle bearing race is normally loose in the axle tube.





2. Drill a shallow hole into soft steel axle bearing retaining ring with a 3/8 inch drill bit (Fig. 22). Use a drill depth stop to avoid marking the axle.





3. With a cold chisel cut the retaining ring across drilled hole. (Fig. 23)
4. Slide retaining ring from axle shaft.





5. Remove axle bearing from the shaft with, a press and Splitter 1130 placed between the seal and bearing (Fig. 24).
6. Remove seal from axle.
7. Remove retaining plate from axle shaft.

INSTALLATION
1. Verify axle shaft retaining plate is flat with a straight edge.

NOTE: If the plate is warped or the studs are loose in the plate replace the retaining plate.





2. Install retaining plate on the axle shaft (Fig. 25).
3. Apply a coat of multi-purpose grease on sealing surface of axle seal.
4. Install seal on the axle shaft with cavity away from retaining plate (Fig. 25).
5. Lubricate bearing with Mopar Wheel Bearing Grease or equivalent. Wipe excess grease from the bearing.





6. Install bearing on the axle shaft with Installer 7913-A and a press (Fig. 26).





7. Press metal retaining ring onto axle shaft with Installer 7913-A and a press (Fig. 27).
8. Install axle in vehicle.