Rear Axle Bearing & Oil Seal: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assemblies and brake drum. Disconnect parking brake cable and brake line. Remove backing plate nuts. Remove backing plate and rear axle assembly. Remove axle bearing lock washer. Remove axle bearing lock nut using Holder (49-S120-645A) and Wrench (49-0603-635A).NOTE: Left wheel lock nut has left-hand threads.
- Using Puller (49-S120-520A) and Adapter (49-S120-523A), remove rear axle bearings. Remove oil seal from axle housing.