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Rear Axle
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2.0 DIS-ASSEMBLY OF AXLE.
Removal of axle shaft from axle:
Remove the brake drum from axle
Note:
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Remove parking brake cables, Brake hoses,
and Other Attachments from axle.
•
Remove breather hose connection with
adapter on rear axle.
Supporting rear axle at center by a trolley jack,
draw out axle assembly. Mount it on work stand.
Warning:
A serious or fatal injury can occur if vehicle is not
properly jacked.
Extreme care must be taken when working on
components utilizing snap rings or spring loaded
retention devices
2.1 AXLE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY
Oil Seal Removal
Unscrew and remove anchor plate nuts, which
hold anchor plates to axle housing.
Note:
Discard nuts and replace with new ones during
assembly.
Remove axle shafts with the help of axle shaft
puller.
Note:
While removing axle shafts make sure that they
are marked properly (LH & RH).
To remove inboard oil seal use Puller slide
hammer
Note:
DO NOT RE-USE OIL SEAL