Axle Shaft, Bearing and Seal

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1997–98 MPV

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Rear wheel
   • Brake caliper and rotor
   • Parking brake shoes and cable
   • Axle shaft, backing plate and bearing assembly
   • Snapring
3. Grind a flat spot on the bearing collar and break it with a hammer and chisel.
4. Grind a flat spot on the wheel speed sensor rotor and break it with a hammer and chisel.
5. Press the wheel bearing assembly off the axle shaft.
6. Remove the oil seal from the axle housing.

   To install:

7. Install or connect the following:
   • Oil seal
   • Wheel bearing
   • Wheel speed sensor rotor
   • Bearing collar
   • Snapring
   • Axle shaft, backing plate and bearing assembly. Tighten the nuts to 40–49 ft. lbs. (54–67 Nm).
   • Parking brake shoes and cable
   • Brake caliper and rotor
   • Rear wheel