Equator 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly is removed from the axle
shaft housing.
5. Install the axle shaft bearing and cup on the axle shaft.
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Prepare an installer tool from a steel tube measuring 762 mm (30 in) long with an outside diameter of 53.98 mm (2.125 in) and an inside
diameter of 41.28 mm (1.625 in).
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Press the axle shaft bearing and cup onto the axle shaft using a suitable press and the installer tool, until a 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) feeler gauge
does not fit in between the axle shaft bearing cup and seat.
CAUTION: Make sure the axle shaft bearing and cup, axle oil seal, and axle shaft bearing cage are installed facing in the correct
direction.
6. Install the bearing ring retainer onto the axle shaft.
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Press the bearing ring retainer onto the axle shaft with a minimum force of 31,100 N (3172 kg, 6992 lb) until a 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) feeler
gauge does not fit between the bearing inner race and the bearing ring retainer in at least one point.
7. Install the snap ring so it is fully seated into the groove on the axle shaft, using suitable snap ring pliers.
8. Install the back plate and torque member.
9. Install the axle shaft assembly into the axle shaft housing.
10. Install the axle shaft bearing cage lock washers and nuts. Tighten the axle shaft bearing cage nuts to specification.
11. Install the parking brake assembly onto the back plate and torque member.
12. Install the rear brake rotor.
13. Install the ABS sensor.
