REMOVAL
(1) Remove the axle shaft.
(2) Remove the axle shaft seal from the end of the axle shaft tube with a small pry bar.
NOTE: The seal and bearing can be removed at the same time with the bearing removal tool.
(3) Remove the axle shaft bearing from the axle tube with Bearing Removal Tool C-4660-A.
(4) Inspect the axle shaft tube bore for roughness and burrs. Remove as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Do not install the original axle shaft seal.
Always install a new seal.
(1) Wipe the axle shaft tube bore clean.
(2) Install axle shaft bearing with Installer 5063 and Handle C-4171.
(3) Install the new axle shaft seal with Installer 8402 and Handle C-4171.
(4) Install the axle shaft.