Domestic Series 7000 MFD
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7.9. The drop axle housing can then be pushed down 
off of the kingpin housing with some twisting and 
light force. See Figure 7.9.
7.10. Most service that requires the removal of the 
drop axle housing is most easily performed by 
removing the drop axle housing along with the 
kingpin housing.
7.11. To separate the kingpin housing from the axle 
housing, loosen all four bolts that secure the two 
together using a 16 mm wrench.      
See Figure 7.11.
NOTE: It may be useful to use the head of a 
loosened bolt to pry or drive against to loosen 
the sealant between the two castings.
Figure 7.9
Kingpin housing
Drop axle housing
Figure 7.11
Bolts
7.12. Support the drop axle housing, and separate it 
from the axle housing.   See Figure 7.12.
7.13. With the kingpin housing removed, access is 
gained to the bevel gear on the end of the axle 
shaft, and the bearing that supports the outer 
end of the axle shaft.  See Figure 7.13.
7.14. The gear and bearing are easily removed.  
Figure 7.12
Pry bar
Figure 7.13
14 tooth
bevel gear 
Washer
Axle bearing
(outboard)