Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal: Installation

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1.

Position the stub shaft pilot bearing in the axle tube or differential housing bore and using the Axle Shaft Oil Seal Installer, install the bearing.

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2.

Carefully align the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal with the housing bore and install the stub shaft bearing oil seal flush in the housing using the Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Installer and Handle.

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3.

Install a new circlip on the intermediate shaft end.

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4.

Insert the intermediate shaft and engage the circlip with the differential side gear.

5.

Install the halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts .