Removal

Axle Shaft Components:

Removing Or Installing Axle Shaft Bolts:

1. Remove wheel, axle shaft and axle shaft gasket (if used) or clean off RTV sealer.
2. Remove retaining ring and key, then remove locknut from housing tube, using appropriate tool.

Fig. 6 Removing Or Installing Wheel Bearing Adjusting Nut:

3. Using appropriate tool remove adjusting nut from housing tube.
4. Pull hub and drum straight off axle housing. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjustment screw.