C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1995)
Fig. 4 Exploded View Of Axle Components
Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Axle Shaft & Housing Components
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove brake drum.
4. Remove carrier cover and drain fluid from axle. Remove gasket.
5. Remove locking screw.
6. Remove pinion shaft as follows:
a. On models less locking differential, remove pinion shaft from case.
b. On models with locking differential, remove pinion shaft partially and rotate case until pinion shaft touches the housing, Fig. 4.
c. Use a suitable screwdriver to rotate lock until it aligns with thrust block.
7. Push axle shaft flange toward differential. Do not hammer shaft to move.
8. Remove lock (13), Fig. 1, from button end of axle shaft.
9. Slide axle shaft out from housing. Do not damage seal.
10. Using axle shaft bearing remover tool No. J-23689, or equivalent, remove oil seal.
11. Remove bearing as follows:
a. Using axle shaft bearing remover tool No. J-23689, or equivalent (for 81/2 ring gear) or axle shaft bearing remover tool No. J-29712, or
equivalent (for 91/2 ring gear), carefully pull bearing from axle.
b. Insert appropriate tool into axle bore so it grasps behind the bearing. Tighten nut and washer against bearing face, then pull bearing out using
slide hammer with adapter tool No. J-2619-01, or equivalent.
12. Reverse procedure to install.
