Service procedures are the same for the left and right side outer axle assemblies.
Rotate outer axle end bearings to check bearing condition. Inspect gears, shafts, and seals
for wear or damage. Replace components as needed.
[1] – Remove seal (A) from spindle housing.
[2] – Remove snap ring (B) securing bevel gear bearing.
[3] – Remove axle bevel gear and bearing assembly (C) from spindle housing.
[4] – Remove spindle bevel gear (D) from drive spindle splines. Remove gear from spindle housing.
[5] – Remove snap ring (E) and spacer from drive spindle lower end.
[6] – Separate spindle housing (F) from ring gear housing.
[7] – Push drive spindle upper bearing (G) from housing bore with drive spindle. Remove bearing and spindle from housing.
[8] – Remove pinion and bearing assembly (H) from ring gear housing.
[9] – Remove seal (I) from ring gear housing.
[10] – Remove upper spindle bearing (J) from housing.
[11] – Remove snap ring (K) securing lower spindle bearing (L). Remove bearing from housing.
[12] –
IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to press the axle shaft from the bevel gear and inner axle bearing. A snap ring secures the axle shaft and outer bearing to the housing cover. Pull the inner bearing and bevel gear from the shaft to avoid damage.
Pull inner axle bearing (M) and bevel gear (N) from axle shaft.
[13] – Remove snap ring (O) from axle shaft.
[14] – Support housing cover and press axle (P) from outer bearing.
[15] – Remove outer bearing (Q) from housing cover.
[16] – Remove seal (R) from housing cover.
[17] – Clean all parts and check for wear or damage.