FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Beginning With VIN #343314

Disassembly





1. Put match marks on flanges, and separate 2nd tube from 1st tube.





2. Put match marks on the flange and shaft.





3. Remove locking nut with Tool.
Tool number: KV38108300 (J-44195)
4. Remove companion flange with puller.





5. Remove center bearing with Tool and press.
Tool number: ST30031000 (J22912-01)

Assembly





- When installing center bearing, position the "F" mark on center bearing toward front of vehicle.
- Apply a coat of multi-purpose lithium grease containing molybdenum disulfide to the end face of the center bearing and both sides of the washer.





- Stake the nut. Always use a new one.
- Align match marks when assembling tubes.