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Rear Axle & Bearing

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Using slide hammer and adapter, remove brake drums. Disconnect rear brake lines. Plug all line openings. Remove backing plate retaining bolts.
  2. Using Rear Axle Remover (09922-66010 ) and a slide hammer, remove axle shaft and backing plate as an assembly. Grind retainer ring down until it is thin enough to be cut with a chisel. Cut retainer. Using a puller, remove bearing from axle shaft. To install, reverse removal procedure.