Axle Shafts & Bearings: Removal
- Remove wheel assembly from brake drum. Neutralize brake shoe adjustment, remove brake drum-to-axle shaft flange nuts and remove brake drum.
- Disconnect wheel bearing retainer (work through hole in axle shaft flange), and remove axle shaft from housing with a sliding hammer type puller. Remove backing plate and secure it to frame.
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- Remove seal from axle housing with a suitable puller. To remove bearing from shaft, nick bearing retainer deeply with a chisel, using care not to damage shaft, and remove retainer.) Press bearing from shaft using arbor press and suitable tool to hold and support bearing.