Rear Axle - 8 1/4: Bearing-Axle: Installation

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Fig 1: BEARING INSTALLER

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - INSTALLER

2 - HANDLE

Remove any old sealer/burrs from axle tube.
Install axle shaft bearing with Installer C-4198 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2). See Fig 1. Drive bearing in until tool contacts the axle tube.
NOTE: Bearing is installed with the bearing part number against the installer.
Coat new axle seal lip with axle lubricant. Install seal with Installer C-4198 and Handle C-4171.
Install axle shaft.