Borg Warner

REAR AXLE SHAFT, BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS

Fig. 1 Removing Axle Shaft. Borg Warner Axle:

Fig. 2 Removing Axle Shaft Bearing Retainer Nuts. Borg Warner Axle:

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove brake caliper, then remove brake rotor.
3. Remove four nuts attaching axle shaft bearing retainer to axle housing.
4. Using puller and adapter J-21579 and J-2619-01 or equivalent, pull axle shaft from housing, Fig. 1.
5. To replace axle shaft bearing, split inner retainer with a suitable chisel, then remove retainer from axle shaft, Fig. 2. Using Tool No. J-22912-01 or equivalent, press bearing and seal from axle shaft.
6. Reverse procedure to install. When replacing oil seals, it should be noted right hand seal is identified by black bands, while left hand seal is identified by gold bands. Prior to installation, seal lips should be lightly coated with a suitable grease. When pressing bearing and seal onto axle shaft, use tool No. J-8853-01 or equivalent. Position chamfer on outer diameter of bearing retainer toward bearing. On models with limited slip, both axle shaft splines should be fully engaged before axle shaft is rotated to maintain spline alignment.