Perform the following before disassembling the axle:
Determine the source of the metal chips, such as a broken gear or bearing cage.
This information can be used in order to determine the cause of the axle problem. The information will also help when setting up and preloading the differential case.
Determine the cause of the axle problem before disassembly, if possible.
• | J 21551 Output Shaft Bearing Remover |
• | J 22912-B Pinion Bearing Remover |
• | J 23907 Slide Hammer |
• | J 29369-1 Bushing/Bearing Remover |
• | J 33791 Bushing Remover and Installer Set |
• | J 33792 Side Bearing Adjuster Socket |
• | J 33837 Pinion Bearing Cup Remover and Installer |
• | J 36611 Output Shaft Bearing Remover |
• | J 42213 Side Bearing Adjuster Socket |
• | J 8092 Driver Handle |
• | J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder |
3.1. | Install the inner axle shaft seal cover in a vise. |
3.2. | Install the J 29369-1 to the backside of the inner axle shaft seal. |
3.4. | Remove the inner axle shaft seal by pulling on the J 23907 . |
8.1. | Install the J 42213 onto the differential bearing adjuster nut. |
8.2. | Turn the J 42213 clockwise in order to remove the differential bearing adjuster and the differential case bearing cup out of the bore. |
9.1. | Install the J 33792 onto the differential bearing adjuster nut. |
9.2. | Turn the J 33792 clockwise in order to remove the differential bearing adjuster and the differential case bearing cup out of the bore. |
Remove the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01 .
16.1. | Tap the deflector off the pinion flange. |
16.2. | Clean up the stake points on the pinion flange. |
• | The drive pinion |
• | The drive pinion selectable shim |
• | The inner pinion bearing |
• | The collapsible spacer |
• | The pinion oil seal |
• | The pinion outer bearing |
• | The pinion outer bearing cup |