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Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
With Drum Brakes

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the differential housing cover. Drain the lubricant.
4. Remove the rear brake drums.

5. Remove the differential pinion shaft.

1

Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

2

Remove the differential pinion shaft.

6. CAUTION:  Do not damage the rubber 0-rings in the U-washer grooves. 

Remove the U-washers.
1

Push the axle shafts inboard.

2

Remove the U-washers.

7. CAUTION:  Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal. 

Remove the two axle shafts.

Installation

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