Rear Axle Bearings & Oil Seal (Ram-50): Removal
- With drum removed, disconnect brake line from wheel cylinder. Disconnect bearing case from axle housing end. Remove brake backing plate, bearing case, and axle shaft as an assembly. If axle shaft binds, use slide hammer with puller to remove.
- Remove "O" ring and shims for preloading wheel bearing (if equipped). Retain shims for reassembly. To remove oil seal, use slide hammer and hook.
- To remove wheel bearing, straighten lock washer tabs. See Figure. Remove lock nut using spanner wrench. Remove lock washer. Install lock nut 3 turns on axle shaft. Install Puller (MB990787-01) to remove bearing case from axle shaft. Rotate nuts with equal force to remove wheel bearing.