B4000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1999)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Conventional Fixed/Floating Type
Standard Differential
AXLE SHAFT (STANDARD) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Removal Note
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the axle housing cover and drain the lubricant.
4. Remove the rear brake drums.
5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1) Remove and discard the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2) Remove the differential pinion shaft.
Caution: Do not damage the rubber O-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.
Installation Note
1. Lubricate the lip of the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
Caution: Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
2. Install the two axle shafts.