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CAUTION: If the maximum tightening torque is (14) Align the installation reference marks on the propeller shaft and companion flange and install the (15) Add gear lubricant to the differential housing, if necessary. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications for (16) Install both C/V driveshafts. AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL (1) Raise and support vehicle. Ensure that the transmission is in neutral. (2) Remove the necessary C/V driveshaft from vehicle. (3) Remove the skid plate, if equipped. adapter. (7) Remove axle shaft. Use care to prevent damage to axle shaft bearing and seal, which will remain in (8) Inspect axle shaft seal for leakage or damage. Replace the seal if there is any question as to its con- (9) Inspect roller bearing contact surface on axle shaft for signs of brinelling, galling and pitting. If INSTALLATION (1) Lubricate bearing bore and seal lip with gear lubricant. Insert axle shaft through seal, bearing, NOTE: Use care to prevent shaft splines from dam- (2) Push firmly on the axle shaft until the axle shaft snap-ring passes completely through the side (3) Check the differential fluid level and add fluid if necessary. Refer to Lubricant in this group for (4) Install skid plate, if necessary. AXLE SHAFT SEAL AND BEARING REMOVAL (1) Remove the axle shaft. axle shaft tube with a small pry bar. Fig. 9 Tighten Pinion Nut 1 – DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING Fig. 10 Check Pinion Rotation Torque 1 – COMPANION FLANGE 3 - 38 C205F AXLE DN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |