Axle Shaft & Bearing: Removal
CAUTION:
DO NOT damage rubber "O" rings in groves on axle shafts, under "C" locks.
- On vehicles with air suspension, turn air suspension switch to OFF position. On all vehicles, raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assemblies. Remove housing cover, and drain lubricant. Remove rear brake caliper retaining bolts, and wire caliper aside. Remove rear brake rotor.
- Remove and discard differential pinion shaft lock bolt. Remove pinion shaft. See Fig 1 . Push axle shaft inward and remove "C" locks. Remove axle shaft, being careful not to cut axle seal. Using a Axle Wheel Bearing Puller (T83T-1225-A) and Slide Hammer (T50T-100-A), remove bearing and oil seal as a unit.