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Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal




Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal

















Removal

Both sides

1. Remove the halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

Right side

2. Remove the axle shaft.





Both sides

3. Using the Converter Oil Seal Remover and a Slide Hammer, remove the stub shaft oil seals.





4. Using the Bearing Remover and a Slide Hammer, remove the stub shaft pilot bearings.





5. Clean the bearing and seal surfaces of any foreign material.

Installation

Right side

1. Using the Handle and Axle Bearing Replacer (RH), install the stub shaft pilot bearing.





2. Using the Handle and Axle Seal Replacer, install the stub shaft oil seals.





3. Install the axle shaft.





Left side

4. Using the Handle and Front Axle Bearing Installer (LH), install the stub shaft bearing.





5. Using the Handle and Axle Seal Replacer, install the stub shaft seal.





Both sides

6. Refill the front drive axle to the correct level with lubricant.

7. Install the halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.