D21 Hardbody 4WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1991)
3.
Install the bearing lock nut wrench P/N J-45073-1 on the axle locknut (see Figure 4a).
4.
Loosen and remove the axle locknut (see Figure 4b).
5.
Slide the extension tube and sleeve over the vehicle's axle shaft (see Figure 1b).
6.
Install the two halves of the bearing puller jaw P/N J-45073-7 over the brake backing plate studs (see Figure 5a).
7.
Slide the sleeve P/N J-25852-4 over the bearing puller jaw halves (see Figure 5b).
8.
Install a nut on each brake backing plate stud (see Figure 5c).
9.
Tighten the forcing screw of the extension tube until the brake backing plate (with inner wheel bearing) is pulled free (see Figure 5d).
IMPORTANT:
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the forcing screw.
10.
Remove the sleeve, bearing puller jaws, extension tube, and backing plate (with inner axle bearing) from the axle shaft.
11.
If needed, press the inner axle bearing race out of the backing plate using conventional pressing methods.
Outer Axle Bearing Removal (from axle shaft)
1.
Slide the extension tube and sleeve over the vehicle's axle shaft (see Figure 1b).