Chrysler Conquest 1988 Service Manual page 1039

REAR AXLE - Axle Shaft
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INSPECTION
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Check companion flange for wear and damage.
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Check dust cover for deformation and damage.
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Check oil seal for damage.
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Check inner and outer bearings for seizure, discolouration
and rough raceway surface.
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Check axle shaft for cracks, wear and damage.
INNER AND OUTER BEARING REPLACEMENT
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(1) Remove the rear axle bearing with the special tool and
Bearing Puller.
(2) Drive out the inner bearing from the axle housing and oil
seal by using a bar.
(3) Press-fit the new outer bearing to the axle shaft.
NOTE
The seal side of the outer bearing should face the flange
side of the axle shaft.
(4) Apply specified grease to the inside surface of the axle
housing.
Specified grease: MOPAR Multi-Mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent
(5) Position the new inner bearing so that the seal side faces
the companion flange, and then press-fit the bearing.
(6) Apply the specified grease to the area of the axle housing
where the oil seal is to be press-fitted, and then use the
special tool to drive the oil seal in until it comes into contact
with the edge of the axle housing.
Specified grease: MOPAR Multi-Mileage Lubricant Part
No. 2525035 or equivalent