Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal
Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and SealSpecial Tools (part 1):
Special Tools (part 2):
Special Tool(s)
Material:
Material
Removal
Both sides
1. Remove the halfshafts.
Right side
2. Remove the axle shaft.
Both sides
3. Using the special tool and a suitable slide hammer to remove the stub shaft oil seals.
4. Using the special tool and a slide hammer, remove the stub shaft pilot bearings or bushings, as equipped.
5. Clean the bearing and seal surfaces of any foreign material.
Installation
Right side
1. Using the special tools, install the stub shaft pilot bearing or bushing, as equipped.
2. Using the special tools, install the stub shaft oil seals.
3. CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the axle seat surface.
Install the axle shaft.
Left side
4. Using the special tools, install the stub shaft bearing or bushing, as equipped.
5. Using the special tools, install the stub shaft seal.
Both sides
6. Refill the front drive axle to the correct level with lubricant.
7. Install the halfshafts.