Rear axleshaft bearing (semi-floating axle) – replacement
1. Remove the axleshaft (Rear axleshaft – removal and installation) and the oil seal (Rear axleshaft oil seal (semi-floating axle) – replacement).
2. A bearing puller which grips the bearing from behind will be required for this job (see illustration). Extract the bearing from the axle housing.
20.2 A typical slide hammer and axleshaft bearing remover attachment
3. Clean out the bearing recess and drive in the new bearing with a bearing driver. Make sure the bearing is tapped in to the full depth of the recess.
4. Install a new oil seal (Rear axleshaft oil seal (semi-floating axle) – replacement), then install the axleshaft (Rear axleshaft – removal and installation).