REAR AXLE
Page P-3
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
B
Use care to prevent damage to the inner surface of axle
tube at the sealing area.
Replace the seal by lightly tapping around the circum-
ference with a plastic faced hammer. Tighten nuts (4) to
26 - 31 ft. lbs. (35 - 42 Nm) torque.
Axle Shaft Replacement
Carefully insert the axle shaft and bearing through the
oil seal. Rotate the shaft until the spline engages with
the differential side gears. Install the outer snap ring.
Coat the outboard spline of the axle with an anti-seize
compound. Install the brake hub and drum, thrust
washer, nut and new cotter pin (Ref. Fig. 7 on Page P-
3)
Tighten the castellated axle nut to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) torque
minimum, 140 ft. lbs. (190 Nm) torque maximum. Continue to
tighten until the slot in the nut aligns with the cotter pin hole
.
Fig. 6 Removing/Installing Seal
Fig. 7 Cut Away of Outer Bearing and Brake Drum
3
1
2
2
5
4
Seal
Puller
A
It is not necessary to
remove brake assembly
for shaft/seal removal
A
Thrust
Washer
Inner Snap
Ring
Bearing
Outer
Snap Ring
Brake
Drum
Axle
Nut
Cotter
Pin
Lock
Washer Spline