2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 03 - Differential and Driveline

BEARING, Axle Shaft

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

Special Tools: Click to display a list of tools used in this procedure

  1. Remove axle shaft from vehicle.

    NOTE:

    Axle bearing race is a slip fit in the axle tube. No tool are required.


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  2. Remove brake dust shield (1) and support plate (2) from the axle.

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  3. Bearing retainer (1), axle bearing (2), axle shaft seal (3) and axle shaft retainer (4) are removed as an assembly.

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  4. Remove bearing retainer (1) and bearing (2) with seal from axle with Splitter 1130 (3) and press. Position splitter between axle shaft retainer and tone ring and press assembly off shaft.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

Inspect axle shaft retaining plate (1), if plate is bent or warped replace plate.

  1. Install retaining plate (1) on axle shaft (2).

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  2. Apply a coat of multi-purpose grease on sealing surface of axle seal.

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  3. Install seal (1) on axle shaft (2) with cavity away from axle shaft retaining.

    4.  
  4. Press bearing and bearing retaining ring (1) onto axle shaft (2) with press and press blocks.

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  5. Install dust shield (1) and support plate (2) on axle shaft retainer.

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  6. Lubricate bearing with Mopar Wheel Bearing Grease, or equivalent. Wipe excess grease from outside of bearing.

    7.  
  7. Install axle in vehicle.

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