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5. Secure the bearing ring with the snap ring making
sure the sharp side of the snap ring faces away
from the boot.
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6. Making sure the marks made during disassembling
align, slide the housing over the bearing ring; then
completely seat the bearing ring into the housing
and install the snap ring.
NOTE: Pull the bearing ring out of the housing
until it contacts the snap ring; then slide the ring in
half way. This will purge air from the housing and
ensure the bearing is packed properly.
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7. Slide the boot over the housing; then using the
boot clamp pliers, secure the boot with the clamp.
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8. Inspect the axle components for correct position-
ing of the four clamps. Also, inspect the boots for
being correctly positioned on the shaft.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Slide the drive axle into place in the gear case.
NOTE: To assure proper seating of the axle, give
it a light pull; the axle should remain “clipped” in
place.
2. Swing the knuckle up and onto the drive axle; then
place the knuckle into place in the upper A-arm.
Secure the knuckle to the A-arm with a cap screw
and a new lock nut. Tighten to 33 ft-lb.
3. Place the hub into position on the axle followed by
a hex nut. Tighten the hex nut finger-tight at this
time.
4. Tighten the hub hex nut (from step 3) to 200 ft-lb;
then install and spread a new cotter pin making
sure each side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
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5. Install the wheel. Tighten to 45 ft-lb.
6. Remove the vehicle from the support stand and
release the parking brake.
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Position the drive axle in the gear case and steer-
ing knuckle; then insert the ball joints into the
steering knuckles. Secure with cap screws tight-
ened to 35 ft-lb.
! CAUTION
The bearing ring must go onto the shaft with the
side without splines facing toward the small clamp
of the inner boot or severe damage will result.
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