Rear Axle Shaft: Installation
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- Apply a small amount of lithium grease to the bearing retainer oil seal outer edge and press in using an oil seal installer. Be careful to press-fit in proper direction, and position. See Fig 1 .
- Aligning serrations between new stud bolts and flange, install new studs by tightening nut as shown. See Fig 2 .
- Install bearing retainer on shaft.
- Press-fit wheel bearing and retainer ring. See Fig 3 .
- On vehicles equipped with ABS, press-fit new sensor rotor. See Fig 4 .
- Apply lithium grease to axle shaft inner oil seal lip. See Fig 5 .
- Apply sealant to mating surface of bearing retainer with brake back plate.
- Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing and tighten bearing retainer nuts to 17 Ft. Lbs (23 N.m).
- Tighten ABS wheel speed sensor bolt to 15.5 Ft Lbs (21 N.m).
- Refill rear differential with new differential gear oil. Install brake drum.