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Special Tool(s)

Material

Removal 

1. Remove the axle shaft.

2. CAUTION:  It is not necessary to remove the rear wheel bearing if only installing a new wheel bearing oil seal. To remove only the wheel

bearing oil seal, pry it from the axle tube. Do not damage the seal seating surface. If removing the rear wheel bearing and the oil seal,
proceed to the next step
.

Remove the wheel bearing oil seal from the axle tube. Discard the seal.

3. WARNING:  Make sure protective eyewear is in place. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and the wheel bearing oil seal as a unit. Discard the seal and the bearing.

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