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C Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. G Check that the axle shaft bearing operates smoothly. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly is removed from the axle shaft housing.
The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly C is removed from the axle shaft housing. Remove the parking brake assembly from the back plate. Remove the four axle shaft bearing cage nuts and lock washers.
Remove the axle shaft assembly using Tools as shown. Remove the snap ring from the axle shaft using suitable snap ring pliers. Secure the axle shaft in a suitable vise, then use a 1/4 in size drill bit to drill a hole approximately 3/4 into the thickness of the K bearing ring retainer [3/4 thickness is approximately 6.
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