Front Differential

Axle Tube Bearing





Special Tool(s)





Material

Removal
1. Remove the RH halfshaft.





2. Remove the RH axle shaft.





3. Using the special tool and a suitable slide hammer, remove the axle shaft oil seal.





4. Using the special tool and a suitable slide hammer, remove the axle tube bearing.
5. Clean the bearing and seal mounting surfaces.

Installation





1. Using the special tools, install the axle tube bearing.





2. Check the bearing depth as shown.





3. Using the special tools, install the axle shaft oil seal.





4. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle seal surface.

Install the axle shaft.
5. If necessary, fill the axle with lubricant to 9.56 mm (0.38 inch) below the bottom of the axle fill hole.
6. Install the RH halfshaft.