Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal

Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal





Special Tool(s)





Material

Removal
1. Remove the halfshaft assembly.





2. NOTE: If removing the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal only, engage the tangs of the special tool on the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.

Using the special tools, remove the stub shaft pilot bearing and stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
1 Firmly engage the tangs of the special tool on the stub shaft pilot bearing.
2 Remove the stub shaft pilot bearing and stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
3. Inspect the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal journal for rust, nicks and scratches. Polish the seal journal surface with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.

Installation
1. Lubricate the new stub shaft pilot bearing.
^ Use high performance rear axle lubricant.





2. CAUTION: Installation of the stub shaft pilot bearing or stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal without the correct tools can result in early stub shaft pilot bearing or stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal failure. If the stub shaft pilot bearing becomes cocked in the bore during installation, remove it and install a new stub shaft pilot bearing.

Place the stub shaft pilot bearing onto the special tools.





3. Install the stub shaft pilot bearing into the rear axle housing bore.





4. Lubricate the lip of the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal with grease and install the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal onto the special tools.
^ Use long-life grease.





5. Carefully align the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal with the housing bore and install the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.





6. CAUTION: Install the special tool, to avoid damaging the seal with the halfshaft.

Install the halfshaft assembly.