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Axle Shafts & Bearings: Installation

  1. Place retainer plate and new bearing onto axle shaft. Press bearing onto shaft with bearing installer until bearing is firmly seated against shaft shoulder. Press bearing inner retainer onto shaft until retainer is firmly seated against bearing.
  2. Install new oil seal with installer (T79P-1177-A) into axle housing with sealing lips facing inward. Install gasket and brake backing plate. Carefully slide axle shaft into housing. Install bearing retainer plate on axle housing mounting bolts and tighten nuts. Install drum and wheels. Adjust brakes.
    CAUTION: Do not try to press bearing and inner retainer on shaft at the same time.
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