Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal

Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal













Removal

NOTE: Install a new stub shaft seal whenever a halfshaft is removed.

1. Remove the halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Axle/Differential Axle Assembly.

2. Using the Transmission Fluid Pump Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the intermediate shaft.





3. Remove and discard the intermediate shaft circlip.





4. Using a suitable seal remover, remove and discard the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.

5. Using the Bearing Cup Remover and Slide Hammer, remove and discard the stub shaft pilot bearing.





Installation

1. Position the stub shaft pilot bearing in the axle tube or differential housing bore and using the Axle Shaft Oil Seal Installer, install the bearing.





2. Carefully align the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal with the housing bore and install the stub shaft bearing oil seal flush in the housing using the Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Installer and Handle.





3. Install a new circlip on the intermediate shaft end.





4. Insert the intermediate shaft and engage the circlip with the differential side gear.

5. Install the halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Front Drive Halfshafts.