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REAR AXLE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
REAR AXLE DISASSEMBLY
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The rear axle is a precision assem-
bly, and therefore any repair or
replacement of parts must be done
with care in a clean environment. Before attempting
to perform any service on the axle, read and under-
stand all of the following text and illustrations
before disassembling the unit.
Handle all gears with care since each is part of a
matched set. Damage to one will require replace-
ment of the entire set.
Snap rings must be removed/installed with care to
decrease the risk of damage to the bearings, seals
and bearing bores.
NOTICE: It is recommended that when a bearing,
seal or o-ring is removed, it must be replaced with a
new one regardless of mileage. Always clean the
seals and o-rings with a light oil before installing.
To decrease risk of personal injury
or death, follow the lifting proce-
dure in SAFETY section. Place
wheel chocks in front and behind the front wheels
and check the stability of the vehicle on the jack
stands before starting any repair procedure. Never
work on a vehicle that is supported by a jack alone.
Axle Shaft Removal and Disassembly
Tool List
Arbor Press.................................................................. 1
Bearing Separator ....................................................... 1
Needle Nose Pliers...................................................... 1
Internal Snap Ring Pliers............................................. 1
Slide Hammer, P/N 18753G1 ...................................... 1
For brake drum removal, refer to the BRAKES section.
1.
Remove the outer snap ring from the axle tube (Ref.
Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Removing/Installing Outer Snap Ring
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2.
Attach a slide hammer to the axle shaft thread and
remove the axle and bearing from the axle tube (Ref.
Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Removing/Installing Axle Shaft
Remove the bearing by supporting the inner race of the
bearing on an arbor press bed and apply pressure to the
threaded end of the axle shaft (Ref. Fig. 5).
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Fig. 5 Pressing Bearing from Axle Shaft
Axle Shaft Seal Removal and Replacement
Tools List
Internal Snap Ring Pliers .............................................1
Seal Puller....................................................................1
Plastic Faced Hammer.................................................1
Ratchet.........................................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. .................................................1
Socket, 14 mm .............................................................1
1.
Using snap ring pliers, remove the bearing retaining
ring (1) from the end of axle tube (2) (Ref. Fig. 6).
2.
Carefully pull the axle shaft (3) and bearing out of the
tube.
3.
Remove the bolts (4) attaching the axle tube to the
casing and carefully lift the tube from the casing
studs.
4.
Using seal puller, remove the axle shaft seal (5) from
the casing.
Repair and Service Manual
Bearing
Separator
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653045
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