Frontier SE King Cab 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998)
2.
Install the two halves of the bearing puller jaw PIN J-45073-7 around the outer axle bearing making sure the lower lip of each jaw is slid under the
bearing (see Figure 6a).
3.
Slide the sleeve P/N J-25852-4 over the bearing puller jaws (see Figure 6b).
4.
Tighten the forcing screw of the extension tube until the axle bearing is pulled free (see Figure 6c).
IMPORTANT:
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the forcing screw.
5.
Remove the sleeve, bearing puller jaws, extension tube, and outer bearing from the axle shaft.
NOTE:
The inner axle bearing race (that remains in the brake backing plate) can be removed using the conventional press removal method.
6.
Re-assemble the axle shaft assembly according to the applicable service manual procedures. Use bearing lock nut wrench P/N J-45073-1 to tighten
the axle lock nut to the specification listed in the applicable service manual.
NOTE:
When tightening the axle shaft lock nut, make sure the lock nut wrench (P/N J45073-1) is installed on the torque wrench at 90 degrees (see Figure 7)
to achieve the most accurate torque application.
7.
Re-install the axle shaft assembly in the vehicle according to the applicable service manual procedures.