Removal (B2200 & B2600i)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove brake drum and shoes. Using a dial indicator, measure axle flange lateral movement. If bearing play is not within specification, bearing shim must be adjusted during installation. See END PLAY SPECIFICATIONS .
Disconnect brake line from wheel cylinder. Plug line openings. Disconnect parking brake cable. Remove backing plate retaining nuts. Remove axle shaft and backing plate as an assembly.
NOTE: On B2200 and B2600i, left axle bearing lock nut has left-hand threads.
Using Bearing Nut Wrench (49 0603 635A ) and Shaft Holder (49 S120 645A ), remove bearing lock nut from axle shaft. Remove bearing and bearing retainer from axle using Puller (49 S120 520A ). Remove outer race from hub.

END PLAY SPECIFICATIONS ⁽¹⁾

Application

In. (mm)

B2200 & B2600i

One Axle Installed

.026-.037 (.65-.95)

Both Axles Installed

.002-.010 (.05-.25)

⁽¹⁾	Check at axle flange with dial indicator.