With Full Time 4WD

Fig. 1 Using puller to remove hub & rotor. 44 FBJ Units w/disc brakes. Models w/full time 4WD:

Fig. 2 Removing outer bearing cone. 44 FBJ Units w/disc brakes. Models w/full time 4WD:

Fig. 3 Removing bearing retainer. 44 FBJ Units w/disc brakes. Models w/full time 4WD:

Fig. 4 Using pry bar to remove bearing from knuckle. 44 FBJ Units w/disc brakes. Models w/full time 4WD:

Removal & Inspection

1. Remove axle shaft cotter pin and loosen outer axle shaft nut.
2. Raise vehicle then remove wheel assembly.
3. After removing caliper retainer and anti-rattle spring assembly, slide caliper out and away from rotor. Hang caliper out of the way. Do not allow caliper to hang by hydraulic brake hose. Remove inboard brake pad.
4. Remove outer axle shaft nut and washer. Secure a suitable puller to wheel studs and tighten main screw of tool to remove hub and rotor assembly.
5. Remove puller from hub and rotor assembly.
6. Assemble Modified Bearing Press, Tool C-293-PA, Extension, Tool C-293-3, and Adapters, Tool No. C-293-49, to hub and rotor assembly and position in a vise. Pull outer bearing cone from hub and rotor and discard outer seal.
7. Remove the six retainer bolts and retainer, then remove brake caliper adapter from knuckle, if required.
8. Place a pry bar behind inner axle shaft yoke and push bearings out of knuckle.

Fig. 5 Sizing axle shaft seal surface. 44 FBJ Units w/disc brakes. Models w/full time 4WD:

Fig. 6 Installing bearing cups before checking bearing clamp. 44 FBJ Units w/disc brakes. Models w/full time 4WD:

Fig. 7 Installing bearing retainer to check bearing clamp. 44 FBJ Units w/disc brakes. Models w/full time 4WD:

Fig. 8 Checking bearing clamp. 44 FBJ Units w/disc brakes. Models w/full time 4WD:

9. Remove and discard O-ring from knuckle, if equipped, then carefully remove axle shaft assembly. Examine inner seal surface and knuckle bore for wear or damage and replace knuckle if required. If outer axle shaft seal surface is grooved, repair as follows:
a. Measure in from yoke shoulder of axle approximately 3/8 inch. Use a center punch and stake at 1/4 inch intervals around circumference of shaft. This will size shaft and ensure a tight fit of inner seal slinger.
b. Proper bearing clamp should be checked by installing bearing cups and spacer into knuckle bore and bolting bearing retainer to knuckle. If a 0.004 inch feeler gauge can not be inserted between knuckle and retainer at the six places midway between retainer mounting ears, the knuckle must be replaced. The brake dust shield may have to be removed to complete this check. If knuckle is serviceable, remove retainer, bearing cups and spacer and install dust shield if removed.