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Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Full-Floating Axle (11 Inch Ring Gear)

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB

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Tools Required:
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J 8092 Drive Handle

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J 8608 Outer Pinion Bearing Cup Installer

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J 24426 Outer Wheel Bearing Cup Installer

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J 24427 Inner Wheel Bearing Cup Installer

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J 39114-A Axle Shaft Seal Installer

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT 

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Raise the vehicle until the wheels are free to rotate.

1. Axle shaft. 
2. Hub and drum assembly. 
3. Inner bearing and oil seal.

A. Lay the drum on a flat surface with a shop towel to catch the bearing and seal.
B. Use a drift to remove the bearing cup and seal.

4. Retaining ring.

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Use snap ring pliers to remove the ring.

5. Outer bearing using J 8092 with J 24426.

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Drive the bearing and cup from the hub.

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