Differential Output Shaft Bearing: Service and Repair

Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

Material:

Material

Removal
1. Remove the halfshaft assembly.

2. NOTE: If removing the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal only, engage the tangs of the special tool on the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.





Using the special tools, remove the stub shaft pilot bearing and stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
1 Firmly engage the tangs of the special tool on the stub shaft pilot bearing.
2 Remove the stub shaft pilot bearing and stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.

3. Inspect the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal journal for rust, nicks and scratches. Polish the seal journal surface with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.

Installation
1. Using rear axle lubricant, lubricate the new stub shaft pilot bearing.

2. CAUTION: Installation of the stub shaft pilot bearing or stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal without the correct tools can result in early stub shaft pilot bearing or stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal failure. If the stub shaft pilot bearing becomes cocked in the bore during installation, remove it and install a new stub shaft pilot bearing.





Place the stub shaft pilot bearing onto the special tools.





3. Install the stub shaft pilot bearing into the rear axle housing bore.

4. NOTE: Do not disassemble the new oil seal.





Install the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal onto the special tools.





5. Carefully align the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal with the housing bore and install the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal flush in the differential housing.





6. Remove and discard the halfshaft excluder seal, if equipped.
7. Install the halfshaft assembly.