AR35.30-P-0620I Remove/Install Rear Axle Shaft

Remove/Install Rear Axle Shaft
- with screwed rear axle shafts

Shown On Model 220 With Airmatic:

Remove/Install
1 Remove twelve-point collared nut (12) from rear axle shaft (37)
2 Remove rear wheel
3.1 Remove right muffler
- For removal of the right rear axle shaft (37), see removing the exhaust system

3.2 Remove exhaust pipe at flange.
4 Remove rear axle shafts (37) from connecting flange

CAUTION: To prevent wheel bearing damage the vehicle must not be moved on its wheels with the rear axle shaft (37) removed.

NOTE: Bring the rear axle shaft (37) into a position which is roughly horizontal, push together and remove downwards at an angle from the connecting flange.

CAUTION:
- Installation: Replace self-locking bolts and shims
- Lightly oil bolts at thread and bolt head contact surface.

5 Pull rear axle shaft (37) out of the rear axle shaft flange and remove

CAUTION:
- Do not damage rubber sleeves or rotor for speed sensor.
- If the rear axle shaft is difficult to remove then press rear axle shaft out of rear axle shaft flange

Inspecting
6 Check constant velocity joints, boots and end cover for leaks and damage

NOTE:
- If outer constant velocity joint is defective then replace complete rear axle shaft.
- If the inner constant velocity joint is defective, boots and end covers are damaged or leaking, replace the appropriate parts, see removing/installing inner constant velocity joint or boots on the rear axle shaft

7 Install in the reverse order.