B3000 SE Regular Cab 2WD V6-3.0L OHV (2002)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Standard Differential, Fixed/Floating
AXLE SHAFT (STANDARD) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
Removal Note
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Note: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
3. Remove the axle housing cover.
1) Remove the 10 axle housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from from the rear axle housing.
2) Remove the axle housing cover.
4. Remove the rear brake drums.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1) Loosen the differential pinion shaft lock bolt completely (Bolt will not be able to be removed at this time).
2) Remove the differential pinion shaft.
Caution: Do not damage the rubber 0-rings in the axle shaft grooves.
6. Remove the U-washers.
1) Push the axle shafts inboard.
2) Remove the U-washers.
Caution: Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
7. Remove the two axle shafts.