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8.15.1 - Changing Bearings without removing Diff. ( , )

Unbolt the halfshaft and reposition for clearance. Undo the four or five fixing bolts and pull the output shaft out of the diff.

Small loss of oil is possible.

Don't lose the very thin shims behind the shaft. You will need a new collar, seal and bearing. You have to drill the collar and then split it or drive it off with an air chisel, then press off the old bearing and tap out the seal from the housing.

Install new seal, install housing on shaft, press on new bearing and collar at the same time.

Reinstall in diff.

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