Optima L4-2.4L (2001)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Center Bearing and Inner Shaft
CENTER BEARING AND INNER SHAFT
COMPONENTS
DISASSEMBLY
1. Using the special tool, disassemble the center bearing bracket from the inner shaft.
2. Using the special tool, press out the center bearing from the outside to the inside direction of the center bearing bracket as shown in the
illustration.
INSPECTION
1. Check the inner shaft for damage, bending or rust.
2. Check the inner shaft splines for wear or damage.
3. Check the center bearing for scoring, discoloration and roughness of the roller journal's moving surfaces.