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4. Clean all the old grease and axle lubricant out of the rear hub.
5. Remove the inner and outer bearing cups.

1) Use special tools 205-277 and 205-153 to remove the inner bearing cup.
2) Use special tools 205-275 and 205-153 to remove the outer bearing cup.

6. Clean the following components:

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The rear axle housing spindle.

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All the old grease and axle lubricant from the rear hub.

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The rear wheel bearings and cups.

7. Inspect the bearing races and rollers for pitting, galling or erratic wear patterns. Check the rollers for end wear. Discard the bearings, if necessary.

1) A typical new bearing roller.
2) A worn bearing roller.

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