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12-54 FIN AL DRIVE
Rear Axle
Rear Axle Removal
Drain the rear final gear case oil (see Rear Final Gear
Case Oil Change).
Remove:
Rear Wheels (see Wheels/Tires chapter)
Rear Knuckle (see Suspension chapter)
Upper Suspension Arm [A] (see Suspension chapter)
Pull the rear axle [A] in a straight line out of the rear final
gear case.
Rear Axle Installation
Wipe off any old grease:
Splines [A] of Axle
Gear Case Oil Seal [B]
Visually inspect the splines of the axle.
If they are badly worn or chipped, replace the axle with a
new one.
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the axle splines.
Apply grease top the gear case oil seal.
Tap [A] the end of the rear axle straight and install the rear
axle.
NOTE
The axle shaft must not come off easily.
Rear Axle Joint Boot Inspection
Refer to the Axle Joint Boot Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.