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(3) Insert the retaining plate studs into the brake backing plate and the axle tube flange. (4) Install nuts to hold axle retaining plate to axle tube. Tighten the nuts to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.). (5) Install brake caliper and rotor. Refer to Group 5, Brakes, for proper procedures. (6) Install wheel and tire. Lubricant Specifications for gear lubricant require- (8) Lower vehicle. AXLE SHAFT SEAL AND BEARING REMOVAL (1) Remove axle shaft from vehicle. NOTE: It is normal that the axle bearing race is (2) Remove the studs from the axle retaining plate. (3) Using a 3/8 in. dia. drill bit, drill a shallow hole into soft steel axle bearing retaining ring (Fig. 25). If (4) Using a suitable cold chisel, cut retaining ring across drilled hole. (Fig. 26) (5) Slide retaining ring from axle shaft. and bearing and a suitable Arbor Press, press bear- (7) Slide seal from axle. INSTALLATION (1) Using a suitable straight edge, verify flatness of axle shaft retaining plate. Replace plate if warped. (2) Install the studs back into the retaining plate. If the studs are loose in the plate, replace the retain- (3) Install retaining plate on axle (Fig. 28). surface of axle seal. (5) Install seal on axle with cavity away from retaining plate (Fig. 28). (6) Lubricate bearing with Mopar t Wheel Bearing Grease, or equivalent. Wipe excess grease from the (7) Slide bearing onto axle shaft (Fig. 28). bearing onto axle shaft (Fig. 29). (9) Using Installer 7913 and shop press, press soft metal retaining ring onto axle shaft (Fig. 30). (10) Install axle in vehicle. Fig. 25 Drill Retaining Ring 1 – 3/8 IN DIA DRILL BIT Fig. 26 Cut Retaining Ring 1 – AXLE 3 - 110 226 RBA AXLE WJ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |