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Axle Shaft Seals: Removal

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Fig 1: Speed Sensor
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  1. With vehicle in neutral, position on hoist.
  2. Remove calipers and rotors.
  3. Remove speed sensors (2) from axle tube (1) flange.
    Fig 2: Axle Flange Bolts
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  4. Remove axle flange nuts (1) from axle (2).
    Fig 3: Axle Bearing O-Ring
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  5. Pull axle shaft and backing plate out of axle tube until axle bearing (1) is exposed.
  6. Remove O-ring (2) from the axle bearing.
    Fig 4: Axle Shaft
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  7. Remove axle shaft (1) from axle tube and backing plate.