Rear Axle Shaft Bearing & Grease Seal: Removal
- Remove brake drum and wheel hub. Remove brake line from wheel cylinder and remove brake backing plate. Remove axle shaft from constant velocity joint. Remove bearing housing from trailing arm.
- Press shaft from bearing housing using Removal Tool (VW411). Using screwdriver, pry grease seals from bearing housing. Remove inner race of outer wheel bearing. Remove spacer sleeve.
- Using a brass drift, drive outer bearing from bearing housing. Press out inner wheel bearing with Removal Tools (VW412 and VW244b).