Rear Axle Assembly - Disassembly and Assembly
Fig. 75, Rear Axle Disassembly
1. Remove large snap ring (B) from groove of axle housing
(G). (Fig. 74)
2. Use a press to remove axle shaft (A) from axle housing
(G). (Fig. 75)
3. Remove remaining snap ring to remove axle shaft
com-ponents.
4. Inspect axle shaft and housing for wear or
damage. Replace parts as necessary.
5. Inspect bearing for smooth rotation. Replace if
neces-sary.
NOTE: Ball bearing is not pressed into housing. When
placed in axle housing it may be loose. A clearance up
to 0.38 mm (0.015 in.) is normal.
6. Install bearing, seal and snap ring into axle housing.
Put spring-side of seal into housing first.
7. Apply petroleum jelly to lips of seal and inner
diameter of sleeve.
8. Install snap ring, washer and sleeve on axle shaft.
Use a piece of pipe with a minimum inside diameter
of 31 mm (1- 3/16 in.) to push sleeve and washer
tight against shoulder of shaft.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use excessive
force to install axle shaft. Axle housing may be cracked
or damaged if too much force is used.
Fig. 76, Rear Axle Assembly
9. Install axle shaft assembly into axle housing using
a press. Press shaft only until a rapid increase in
pressure is noticed.
Fig. 77, Rear Axle Cut-away
10. Install washer (E) and snap ring (C) on axle shaft. (Fig. 77)
11. Use a piece of pipe (D) with a minimum inside
diameter of 31 mm (1-3/16 in.), maximum outer
diameter of 43 mm (1-11/16 in.) and approximately
330 mm (13 in.) long to install snap ring.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use excessive
force to install axle shaft. Axle housing may be cracked
or damaged if too much force is used.
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