Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989)
6.
Carefully pull axle shaft from housing, using caution not to damage axle bearing remaining in axle housing.
7.
Inspect axle shaft for signs of damage. If damage is evident, replace shaft and bearing. Axle shaft may have a dull gray color and may appear
dented. This condition is considered normal.
8.
Remove axle seal from housing bore.
9.
Remove axle shaft bearing with tool C-4167 and suitable slide hammer and inspect for signs of damage. If bearing appears satisfactory, it can be
reused.
10.
Inspect axle housing bearing bore for nicks and burrs. If present, they must be removed to prevent improper bearing installation.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install bearing into axle housing using tool No. C-4198 and handle C-4171. Drive bearing until fully seated in housing bore. Ensure bearing is
driven straight in and is not cocked.
2.
Install bearing seal using tool C-4203 and handle C-4171. Drive seal in until tool bottoms against axle housing flange face.
3.
Lubricate bearing and seal lip, then slide axle shaft into housing, using care not to damage seal lips with axle splines.
4.
Install axle shaft C-lock, then pull back on axle to lock in place.
5.
Install differential shaft through case and pinions. Align hole in shaft with lock screw hole, then install lock screw and torque to 100 inch lbs.
6.
Install rear differential cover, then fill unit with gear oil.
Right Side
Fig. 6 Right Side Outer Axle Shaft Removal
Fig. 7 Inner Axle Shaft Needle Bearing Removal
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle and remove axle shaft.
2.
Remove disconnect housing cover assembly.
3.
Working through axle shaft hub, remove bearing seal retainer attaching screws, then the axle shaft.
4.
Remove snap ring and splined gear from axle shaft, then using suitable puller, remove bearing and seal from shaft.
5.
Working through axle disconnect housing, remove shift collar.
6.
Remove inner axle shaft. Refer to LEFT SIDE.
7.
Remove needle bearing from inner axle shaft using tool D-330.
8.
Remove inner axle shaft bearing using tools D-354-1, D-354-4 and puller C-637.
9.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a.
Install inner axle shaft bearing using tool D-354-2 and handle C-4171.
b.
Install needle bearing into inner axle shaft using tool D-328 and handle C-4171.
c.
Torque outer axle seal retainer attaching screws to 200 inch lbs.
d.
Torque disconnect housing cover assembly to 10 ft. lbs.
