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Axle Installation
1
Check the axle seal surface area for damage. Minor
scratches may be repaired using fine emery cloth.
2
Inspect the axle threads for damage. Replace axle if
the threads are non serviceable.
3
Inspect the key way slots for wear. Replace the axle
and keys if the keys do not fit tightly into the key ways.
4
Replace any axle studs as required.
5
Lubricate the axle oil seal with light grease.
6
Install the seal onto the axle. The seal part number
stamping must face the flange side of the axle. (fig.
C222)
7
Using a press, install the front, or outer, bearing onto
the axle. Be sure to support the axle up off the wheel
studs to prevent damaging the wheel studs. (fig. C223)
AXLE ASSEMBLY 3.6
C222
C223
C224
8
Place 3 seal installation tools, Thomas P/N 955281,
Equally spaced around the axle flange, behind the seal as
shown in fig. C224. (approximately 120º increments).
These special tools must be used to properly locate the
seal into the final drive housing.
