Axiom 2WD V6-3.5L (2002)
4. Remove flange nut and washer by using pinion flange holder J-8614-01 after raising up its staked parts completely.
5. Remove flange by using SST J-8614-1-3.
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Have a suitable container in place to catch lubricant.
6. Remove oil seal.
7. Remove pinion oil seal slinger.
8. Remove outer bearing by using remover J-39602
9. Remove collapsible spacer.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are found through inspection.
Check the following parts.
1. Seal surface of the flange.
2. Cage bore for burns.
Installation
1. Install collapsible spacer, discard the used collapsible spacer and install a new one.
2. Install outer bearing.
Note: Do not drive in, but just temporarily set in the outer bearing by hand, which should be indirectly pressed in finally by tightening the flange
nut
