Pressing New Retainer Ring Against Bearing; Remove And Install Rear Wheel Bolt - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

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DIFFERENTIAL
48-1 1
PRESS BEARING O N
BEFORE PRESSING
RETAINER
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Fig. 4 8 - 1 3 Removing Axle Shaft Bearing (A or G Series)
Fig. 48-1 5 Pressing N e w Retainer Ring Against Bearing
Fig. 48-14 Removing Axle Shaft Bearing (B Series)
3. Remove axle shaft seal and examine seal running
surface for bad spots. If necessary, install new seal, applying
a small amount of grease between seal lips. Insure against
damaging the seal lip. Retainer plate which retains axle shaft
in housing must be installed on axle shaft before seal and
bearing are installed.
NOTE: Whenever a bearing or wheel seat is replaced,
new inner and outer retainers must be used.
4.a. On A or G Series vehicles, press bearing against
shoulder of axle shaft, using Press Plate Holder J 6704- 1 and
Installer J 23469. Then, position new service retainer ring
over shaft and press it against inner race of bearing ( ~ i i
4B-15).
b. On B Series vehicles, press bearing against shoulder
of axle shaft, using Installer J 23674. Then position new
service retainer ring over shaft and press it against inner race
of bearing (Fig. 4B-16).
(B Series)
REMOVE A N D INSTALL AXLE SHAFT
BEARING AND/OR SEAL ("C" LOCK
TYPE AXLES)
Install axle shaft bearing and seal Remover J 22813-01
and remove bearing and seal (Figs. 4B- 17 and 4B- 18).
Using axle shaft bearing Installer J 23765 (or J 21491
for 6 1/2" R.G. axle), install the bearing. Make sure that tool
contacts end of tube to assure that bearing is at proper depth
(Fig. 4B- 19).
3. Install new seal, using seal Installer J 23771 (or J
21491 for 6 1/2" R.G. axle).
REMOVE A N D INSTALL REAR WHEEL
BOLT
1. Raise rear of vehicle remove wheel and brake drum.
Using Remover J 5504, press bolt from axle flange (Fig. 4B-
20).

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