Front Axle Assembly - Service and Repair | Axle Shaft Components
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Loosen the inner locknut with the SST.
Front Axle Drive Shaft (Dana 28 and Dana 35)
6. Remove in the order shown in the figure,
7. Inspect all of the parts and repair or replace as necessary.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal,
Note:
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The construction of the Dana 28 and Dana 35 axles are the same; their removal, disassembly, assembly and installations will be explained
together.
1. Disc plate
2. Outer bearing
3. Seal
4. Inner bearing
5. Inner bearing cup
6. Outer bearing cup
7. Spindle
8. Spindle seat
9. Splash shield
10. Clamps
11. Front axle drive shaft Disassembly/Assembly
12. Rubber boot
13. Oil seal
14. Bearing
15. Slinger
16. Seal
Remove the seal using Seal Remover TOOL-1175-AC, or equivalent and the SST. Discard the seal.
Note:
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SST number: 49 0223 630B Impact Slide Hammer
Inner bearing cup
1. On Dana 35 axles, remove the inner bearing cup using Bearing Cup Puller D78 P-1225-B, or equivalent.
2. On Dana 28 axles, remove the inner bearing cup using Bearing Cup Puller 177F-1 102-A and Slide Hammer D78P-100-A, or equivalents.
Outer bearing cup
1. On Dana 35 axles, remove the outer bearing cup using Bearing Cup Puller D78P-1225-B, or equivalent.
2. On Dana 28 axles, remove the outer bearing cup using Bearing Cup Puller T77F-1102-A and Slide Hammer D78P-100-A, or equivalents.
Spindle
Tap the spindle with a plastic hammer to remove it from the knuckle.
Clamps
If removing the right front drive axle shaft, mark the yoke and front drive axle shaft prior to separation.
Rubber boot