Rear Axle Shaft Disassembly/Assembly

WAGON

1. Using a suitable grinder, partially grind inner bearing retainer at one area until thickness becomes 0.04-0.06 inch.
CAUTION: Do not use an oxy-acetylene cutter or similar tool to remove bearing retainer. The resultant heat will weaken axle shaft and might cause it to break.
2. Using a suitable chisel, make a cut in ground section of inner bearing retainer.
CAUTION: Use care not to damage axle shaft.
3. Remove bearing using bearing puller tool No. MB990104 or equivalent.
4. Remove outer bearing retainer.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following the following:
a. Install inner bearing retainer with beveled side facing bearing.
b. Using suitable press, press fit bearing and bearing retainer onto axle shaft using a force of 17,600 lbs.