S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-262 4.3L (1989)
1.
Remove tube and shaft assembly as described under TUBE & SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
2.
Remove bearing. Refer to Fig. 1 for bearing location.
3.
Install new bearing.
4.
Reverse procedure to complete installation.
Righthand Output Shaft & Tube
Disassembly
1.
Remove output shaft from tube by tapping inside of flange with a rubber mallet.
2.
Pry tube seal from tube, then remove bearing from tube.
3.
Drive differential shift cable housing seal out of tube using a punch.
Assembly
1.
Install output shaft tube bearing.
2.
Install tube seal. Flange of seal must be flush with tube outer surface.
3.
Install output shaft into tube by tapping flange with a rubber mallet.
4.
Install differential shift cable housing seal.