Rear Axle

Fig. 5 Propeller Shaft Installation:

Fig. 9 Rear Axle Hub Replacement:

1. Remove rear axle hub in numbered sequence as shown, Fig. 5 and 9 noting the following:
a. Care must be used when handling the pole piece at the tip of the ABS speed sensor and toothed edge of rotor ensuring not to damage them or strike against other components.
b. Remove caliper assembly and support to frame using suitable wire.
c. Using end yoke holder tool No. MB990767-01, or equivalent, secure axle hub and remove companion flange self-locking nut.
d. Using axle puller and slide hammer tools, No. MB990211-01 and MB990241-01, or equivalents, remove rear axle hub.
e. Press off ABS rotor from axle hub.
f. Press off outer bearing and dust shield from axle hub.
g. Using seal remover tool No. MB990938-01 and MB990928-01, or equivalents, remove axle hub seal and inner bearing from axle housing.
2. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install inner bearing using bearing installer tool Nos. MB990931-01 and MB990938-01, or equivalents.
b. Install oil seal using oil seal installer tool No. MB990931-01, or equivalent. Apply multi-purpose grease to lip of oil seal.
c. Install dust shields using ball joint dust cover installer tool No.MB990799-01, or equivalent.
d. Install outer bearing after applying multi-purpose grease to bearing surfaces.
e. Install ABS rotor with groove in surface pointing toward axle shaft flange.