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REAR AXLE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
REAR AXLE DISASSEMBLY
The rear axle is a precision assembly, and therefore
any repair or replacement of parts must be done
with extreme care in a clean environment. Before
attempting to perform any service on the axle, read
and understand all of the following text and illustra-
tions before disassembling the unit.
Handle all gears with extreme care since each is
part of a matched set. Damage to one will require
replacement of the entire set or result in an unac-
ceptably high noise level.
Snap rings must be removed/installed with care to
decrease the risk of damage to the bearings, seals
and bearing bores.
It is recommended that whenever a bearing, seal or O-
ring is removed, it be replaced with a new one regard-
less of mileage. Always wipe the seals and O-rings with
a light oil before installing.
To decrease risk of personal injury or death,
follow the lifting procedure in SAFETY section.
Place wheel chocks in front and behind the
front wheels and check the stability of the vehi-
cle on the jack stands before starting any
repair procedure. Never work on a vehicle that
is supported by a jack alone.
Axle Shaft Removal and Disassembly
Tool List Qty.
Arbor Press.................................................................. 1
Bearing Separator .......................................................1
Needle Nose Pliers......................................................1
Internal Snap Ring Pliers.............................................1
Slide Hammer, P/N 18753G1 ......................................1
For brake drum removal, Refer to BRAKES section.
Remove the outer snap ring from the axle tube (Figure 3).
Figure 3 Removing/Installing Outer Snap Ring
Figure 4 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 (Figure 5).
Figure 5 Pressing Bearing from Axle Shaft
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