Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Differential Output Shaft Bearing: Service and Repair
Output Shaft Bearing
Special Service tools
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground lead
2. Raise the vehicle for access
3. NOTE: In the wheel-free condition, the axle is in tension & the flanges will separate as the nuts are withdrawn
Release the axle shaft
Match mark the output & axle shaft flanges (if the output shaft is to be re-used)
Remove & discard the (4) nuts axle shaft to differential output shaft
Remove & keep safe the camber shim
4. Thoroughly clean the area around the output shaft housing & differential case