Axle Shafts & Bearings: Removal

Remove rear wheels and collision guards, if equipped. Disconnect brake line and bracket from axle housing. Remove caliper and support to side with wire, being careful not to damage brake line. Make sure parking brake is fully released.
Remove brake rotor set screws. Take off rotors, tapping with soft mallet if necessary. Remove parking brake shoes, unhooking retaining springs. Disconnect parking brake cables by driving out lock pin at lever.
Remove bolts for bearing retainer through holes in axle flange. Remove axle shaft using puller. Pry inner seal from housing. Press bearing and snap ring off axle shaft. Remove oil seal.