B4000 Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1997)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Halfshaft U-Joint Type
Replacement
NOTE: The construction of the Dana 28 and Dana 35 axles are the same; their removal, disassembly, assembly and installations will be explained
together.
REMOVAL
1. Remove ABS speed sensor if necessary. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
2. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the caliper. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove in the order shown in the illustration, referring to the following notes:
Seal (3)
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Remove the seal using Seal Remover TOOL-1175-AC, or equivalent and the Special Service Tool (SST). Discard the seal.
NOTE: SST number: 49 0223 630B Impact Slide Hammer
Inner Bearing Cup (5)
1. On Dana 35 axles, remove the inner bearing cup using Bearing Cup Puller D78P-1225-B, or equivalent.
2. On Dana 28 axles, remove the inner bearing cup using Bearing Cup Puller T77F-1102-A and Slide Hammer D78P-100-A, or equivalents.
Outer Bearing Cup (6)
1. On Dana 35 axles, remove the outer bearing cup using Bearing Cup Puller D78P-1225-B, or equivalent.
2.
On Dana 28 axles, remove the outer bearing cup using Bearing Cup Puller T77F-1102-A and Slide Hammer D78P-100-A, or equivalents.
Spindle (7)
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Tap the spindle with a plastic hammer to remove it from the knuckle.
