Front Axle - C205F

Removal and Installation / Front Axle Bearings/Bushings - C205F
REMOVAL
1. Place transmission in neutral.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove half shaft from vehicle.
4. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
5. Clean axle seal area.
6. Remove axle shaft O-ring.
7. Remove axle shaft.
8. Remove axle shaft seal.






9. Install axle shaft bearing Remover C-4660-A in the bearing (Fig. 21). Then tighten the nut to spread the remover in the bearing.






10. Install the bearing remove cup, bearing and nut (Fig. 22). Then tighten the nut to draw the bearing out.
11. Inspect the axle shaft tube bore for roughness and burrs. Remove as necessary.



INSTALLATION
1. Wipe the axle shaft tube bore clean.






2. Install axle shaft bearing with Installer 5063 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 23).
3. Install a new axle shaft seal with Installer X402 and Handle C-4171.
4. Install the axle shaft and half shaft.