STEP 15
Remove the nylon wear insert from the axle shaft
end. Remove the retaining ring from the axle shaft.
Press on the thrust ring to relieve pressure on the
retaining ring before removing retaining ring from
shaft.
STEP 16
Remove the thrust ring from the axle shaft.
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STEP 17
Remove the shims from the axle shaft.
STEP 18
Install a pulling bridge and a 30-ton ram on the axle
housing. Press the axle assembly out of the axle
housing.
STEP 19
Remove the seal and, if equipped, the wear sleeve,
from the axle shaft.
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