Equator 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
4. Remove the four axle shaft bearing cage nuts and lock washers.
5. Remove the axle shaft assembly using Tools as shown.
CAUTION:
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The axle shaft bearing cup may stay in place in the axle shaft housing. Remove the cup carefully so as not to damage the inner surface
of the axle shaft housing.
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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.
Tool number
A: KV40101000 (J-25604-01)
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
6. Remove the back plate and torque member.
7. Remove the snap ring from the axle shaft using suitable snap ring pliers.
8. Secure the axle shaft in a suitable vise, then use a 1/4 in size drill bit to drill a hole approximately 3/4 into the thickness of the bearing ring retainer
[3/4 thickness is approximately 6.3 mm (0.25 in) deep].
CAUTION:
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Mount the axle shaft using a soft jaw vise to avoid damaging the axle shaft.
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Do not drill all the way through the bearing ring retainer, the drill may damage the axle shaft surface.
