Axle Shaft

Axle Shaft





Removal

1. NOTE: The wheels and tires do not have to be removed in order to remove the axle shafts.
Remove and discard the 8 axle shaft bolts.






2. Remove the axle shaft.





3. Inspect the axle shaft O-ring seal for cracks, nicks or wear and install a new seal, if required.





Installation

NOTICE: The hub and the axle shaft flange mating interface must be clean and free from oil, grease or any other contaminates before the axle shaft is completely pressed into the hub or damage to the components can occur.

NOTE: To ease the axle shaft installation into the hub, lightly lubricate the O-ring seal with grease prior to installing it on the axle shaft.

NOTE: Verify that the O-ring seal is fully seated in the axle shaft O-ring gland after installation.

1. Install the axle shaft.





2. NOTICE: The provided torque and torque sequence must be followed or damage to the components can occur.

Install the 8 new axle shaft bolts.
- Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) in a cross pattern followed by additional 90 degree rotation of each bolt in the same cross pattern.