Front Axle Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY
1. Using ST1, support housing and hub securely.





2. Attach ST2 to housing and drive hub out.
ST1 927060000 HUB REMOVER
ST2 927080000 HUB STAND
If inner bearing race remains in the hub, remove it with a suitable tool (commercially available)





CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to scratch polished area of hub.
^ Be sure to install inner race on the side of outer race from which it was removed.





3. Remove disc cover from housing.
4. Using a standard screwdriver, remove outer and inner oil seals.

CAUTION: Do not use old oil seals.





5. Using flat-bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring.
6. Using ST1, support housing securely.
7. Using ST2, press inner race to drive out outer bearing.
ST1 927400000 HOUSING STAND
ST2 927100000 BEARING REMOVER





CAUTION:
^ Do not remove outer race unless it is faulty.
^ Discard outer race after removal.
^ Do not replace inner or outer race separately; always replace as a unit.

8. Using ST and a hydraulic press, drive hub bolts out.
ST 927080000 HUB STAND





CAUTION: Be careful not to hammer hub bolts. This may deform hub.