Removal

REMOVAL

The end cover ball bearing can be removed and installed without removing the Power Transfer Unit from the vehicle. When replacing the bearing the output seal must be removed to gain access to the bearing.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove right front half shaft from vehicle.
3. Remove output seal with a hammer and chisel (Figure 1).
4. Remove bearing retaining snap ring (Figure 2).




Figure 1 Output Seal Removal










Figure 2 Bearing Snap Ring






5. Use bearing puller MD998346 to remove bearing (Figure 3).




Figure 3 Bearing Removal