Okay, thanks.
Yes, it will travel into the pumpkin and the oil.
Replace the seal and bearing and then you will need to flush out the tube, remove the rear cover and oil and flush out the inside of the differential.
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If you do not, the metal will get to the bearings and races and fail those bearings in a very short period of time.
Roy
REMOVAL
1. Remove the ABS sensor.
2. Remove the rear brake rotor.
3. Remove the parking brake assembly from the back plate.
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4. Remove the four axle shaft bearing cage nuts and lock washers.
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5. Remove the axle shaft assembly using Tools as shown.
CAUTION:
The axle shaft bearing cup may stay in place in the axle shaft housing. Remove the cup carefully so as not to damage the inner surface of the axle shaft housing.
Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly is removed from the axle shaft housing.
Tool number
A: KV40101000 (J-25604-01)
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
6. Remove the snap ring from the axle shaft using suitable snap ring
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7. Secure the axle shaft in a suitable vise, then use a 1/4 in size drill bit to drill a hole approximately 3/4 into the thickness of the bearing ring retainer [3/4 thickness is approximately 6.3 mm (0.25 in) deep].
CAUTION:
Mount the axle shaft using a soft jaw vise to avoid damaging the axle shaft.
Do not drill all the way through the bearing ring retainer, the drill may damage the axle shaft surface.
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8. Strike the bearing ring retainer using a suitable chisel and hammer, with the chisel positioned across the drilled hole. Break the bearing ring retainer to remove it.
CAUTION: Do not heat or cut the axle shaft bearing or bearing ring retainer with a torch during removal, doing so will damage the axle shaft.
9. Remove the axle shaft bearing cage studs using a suitable hammer or press.
10. Pull the axle shaft bearing off of the axle shaft using Tool and a suitable press.
Tool number: ST30031000 ( - )
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the Tool against the axle shaft.
Do not heat or cut the axle shaft bearing or bearing ring retainer with a torch during removal, doing so will damage the axle shaft.
11. Remove the axle oil seal and discard.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly is removed from the axle shaft housing.
12. Remove the wheel bearing cage.
NOTE:
If reinstalling the old axle shaft, it may not be necessary to remove the ABS sensor rotor. Inspect the ABS sensor rotor and replace as necessary.
The ABS sensor rotor cannot be reused after it is removed. If replacing the axle shaft, install a new ABS sensor rotor on the new axle shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Axle Shaft
Clean and remove all nicks and burrs.
Check for straightness and distortion. Replace if necessary.
Inspect machined surfaces for evidence of overheating, damage and wear. Replace if necessary.
Measure the bearing ring retainer axle journal diameter. Replace if necessary
Bearing ring retainer axle journal diameter (minimum): 39.726 mm (1.5640 in)
Axle Shaft Bearing and Cup
Check that the axle shaft bearing and cup roll freely and are free from noise, cracks, pitting and wear. Replace if necessary
Axle Shaft Bearing Cage
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary
Axle Shaft Housing
Check the exterior and inner machined surfaces for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. If installing a new axle shaft, install a new ABS sensor rotor onto the new axle shaft.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the old ABS sensor rotor.
2. Install the axle shaft bearing cage.
3. Install a new axle oil seal.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly is removed from the axle shaft housing.
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