Removing/Installing Axle Shaft; Removing/Installing Inner Snap Ring; Axle Shaft Seal Removal And Replacement; Removing Seal - E-Z-GO TXT 48V Repair And Service Manual

REAR AXLE
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings.
Fig. 3 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. 4 on Page P-2).
Fig. 4 Pressing Bearing from Axle Shaft

Axle Shaft Seal Removal and Replacement

Tools List
Internal snap ring pliers ............................................... 1
Seal puller.................................................................... 1
Seal installer, P/N 18739-G1 ....................................... 1
Ball peen hammer ....................................................... 1
Use care to prevent damage to the inner surface of the
axle tube at the sealing area.
Remove the inner snap ring (Ref. Fig. 5 on Page P-2).
Use a puller to remove the seal
(Ref. Fig. 6 on Page P-2).
Page P-2
Bearing
Separator
To install the seal, use the special seal installer to drive
the seal into its correct position
(Ref. Fig. 7 on Page P-3).
Qty. Required
To prevent seal damage, lightly coat the axle shaft with
bearing grease and support the shaft during installation.
Install the inner snap ring (Ref. Fig. 5 on Page P-2).
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Fig. 5 Removing/Installing Inner Snap Ring
Fig. 6 Removing Seal