D DRIVELINE/AXLE

B
SECTION
REAR AXLE C

RAX

E
CONTENTS
C200 M226 F

PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 15

Precautions .............................................................. 2 Precautions ............................................................. 15
G
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 PREPARATION ......................................................... 16
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3 Special Service Tools ............................................. 16
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4 Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 16
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) H
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 17
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5 NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................... 17
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 6 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................ 18 I
Rear Axle Parts ........................................................ 6 Rear Axle Parts ...................................................... 18
Rear Axle Bearing .................................................... 6 Rear Axle Bearing .................................................. 18
AXLE SHAFT .............................................................. 7 AXLE SHAFT ............................................................ 19 J
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7 Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8 REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9 INSTALLATION ................................................... 21 K
AXLE BEARING ....................................................... 12 AXLE BEARING ....................................................... 23
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12 Removal and Installation ........................................ 23
AXLE OIL SEAL ....................................................... 13 AXLE OIL SEAL ....................................................... 24 L
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13 Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 14 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 25
Axle Specifications ................................................. 14 Axle Bearing ........................................................... 25 M
Shim Washers ........................................................ 14

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 PRECAUTIONS
[C200]
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions EDS0032W

● When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-

ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
● Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
● After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
● Always torque brake lines when installing.
SBR686C

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 PREPARATION
[C200]
PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools EDS0032X

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number Description
B
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
KV40101000 Removing rear axle shaft
(J-25604-01) C
Axle stand

RAX

NT159

ST36230000 Removing rear axle shaft E

(J-25840-A)
Slide hammer

NT126
G
KV40106500 Removing wheel bearing, wheel bearing lock
(J-45073) nut and ABS sensor rotor
Rear axle bearing remover
H

LPD022
I
— Installing rear axle bearing
(J-46215)
Rear axle bearing installation kit J
A: ABS sensor mount repair kit J-
46215-8
B: Plastic plugs and nuts kit J-46215-4
K
LDIA0045E

LDIA0047E

LDIA0048E

— Removing rear axle seal

(J-23907)
Seal and bushing puller

LDIA0046E

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 PREPARATION
[C200]
Commercial Service Tools EDS0032Y

Tool name Description

1 Flare nut crowfoot Removing and installing each brake piping
2 Torque wrench a: 10 mm (0.39 in)

S-NT360

Bearing cage oil seal drift Installing oil seal

a: 74 mm (2.91 in) dia.
b: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.

NT115

Rear axle oil seal drift Installing oil seal

a: 54.5 mm (2.15 in.)
b: 34.5 mm (1.36 in.)

NT115

Power tools Removing and installing nuts and bolts

PBIC0190E

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 NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
[C200]
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003
A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart EDS0032Z

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
B

RFD-8, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

RSU-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

PR-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

BR-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

C

RAX-7

RAX-7

RAX-7
Reference page
RAX

Improper installation, looseness

F

Wheel bearing damage

PROPELLER SHAFT

REAR FINAL DRIVE

G

Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

ROAD WHEEL
SUSPENSION
H

BRAKES
TIRES
Noise × × × × × × × × I
Shake × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × ×
Symptom J
Shimmy × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × × × K
×: Applicable

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 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
[C200]
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE PFP:00000

Rear Axle Parts EDS00330

● Check the axle parts for excessive play, wear and damage. Replace as necessary.
● Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. Repair as
necessary.
● Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
RAX-7, "AXLE SHAFT" .

SMA525A

Rear Axle Bearing EDS00331

● Check that the axle shaft bearing operates smoothly. Replace as necessary.
● Check axial end play. Refer to RAX-14, "Axle Specifications" .

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 AXLE SHAFT
[C200]
AXLE SHAFT PFP:38164
A
Removal and Installation EDS0034S

RAX

WDIA0280E

1. Axle shaft 2. Grease catcher 3. Wheel stud

4. Axle bearing stud 5. Back plate and torque member 6. Axle bearing
7. Bearing ring retainer 8. Shim washer 9. Snap ring
10. ABS sensor rotor 11. O-ring 12. Axle oil seal
13. Breather 14. Rear final drive

CAUTION:
Before removing the rear axle, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it
away from the axle. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becom-
ing inoperative.
● Wheel bearing does not require maintenance.
● If growling noise is emitted from wheel bearing during operation, replace wheel bearing assembly.

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 AXLE SHAFT
[C200]
● If the wheel bearing assembly is removed, it must be replaced. The old assembly must not be re-used.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the ABS wheel sensor from the axle case and reposition out of the way. Refer to BRC-39,
"WHEEL SENSORS" (ABS), BRC-85, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ABLS/ABS), BRC-144, "WHEEL SEN-
SORS" (VDC/TCS/ABS), BRC-214, "WHEEL SENSORS" (HDC/HSA/VDC/TCS/ABS).
2. Remove the rear brake caliper assembly without disconnecting the brake hose and reposition out of the
way. Refer to BR-29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
3. Remove the parking brake assembly from the back plate and torque member. Refer to PB-6, "Removal
and Installation" .
4. Remove the axle bearing nuts securing the axle shaft assembly to the axle case.
5. Draw the axle shaft assembly out of the axle case using Tools as
shown.
Tool number
A : KV40101000 (J-25604-01)
B : ST36230000 (J-25840-A)

WDIA0239E

6. Remove the O-ring.

7. Remove the axle oil seal using Tools as shown.
Tool number
A : — (J-26941 part of J-46215)
B : — (J-23907)
● Do not reuse the axle oil seal once it is removed. Always
install a new axle oil seal.
● Apply a constant pressure on the slide hammer while turning
the slide hammer 180° degrees periodically while pulling the
axle oil seal out.
LDIA0030E

8. Remove the ABS sensor rotor using Tool. Discard the ABS sen-
sor rotor.
Tool number : KV40106500 (J-45073)
NOTE:
Always replace the ABS sensor rotor with a new one.

LDIA0031E

9. Remove the snap ring and shim washer. Discard the snap ring and shim washer.
NOTE:
Always replace the snap ring and shim washer with new ones.

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 AXLE SHAFT
[C200]
10. Remove the bearing ring retainer from the axle shaft using Tool
as shown. Discard the bearing ring retainer. A
Tool number : KV40106500 (J-45073)
NOTE:
Always replace the bearing ring retainer with a new one. B

LDIA0031E

RAX
11. Remove the back plate and torque member with the axle bearing attached from the axle shaft using a suit-
able press.
12. Remove the axle bearing studs to release the axle bearing from the back plate and torque member using E
a suitable hammer or press.
13. Remove the wheel studs using a suitable hammer or press.
14. Remove the grease catcher from the axle shaft. F
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Axle Shaft
G
● Check axle shaft for straightness, cracks, damage, wear and distortion. Replace if necessary.
Axle Case
● Check axle case for yield, deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary. Refer to RFD-14, "REAR FINAL H
DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
INSTALLATION
1. Install the grease catcher on the axle shaft. I
2. Install the wheel studs through the grease catcher into the axle shaft using a suitable press.
NOTE:
All six wheel studs must be pressed on at the same time and are flush with the grease catcher when J
installed.
3. Position the new axle bearing on the back plate and torque member.
4. Install the axle bearing studs using a suitable press to attach the axle bearing to the back plate and torque K
member.
NOTE:
Always replace the axle bearing with a new one. L
5. Install the back plate and torque member, new axle bearing and
new bearing ring retainer on the axle shaft using a suitable
press. M
Maximum press load “P1” : 98 kN (10 ton, 11.0 US
ton, 9.8 Imp ton)

LDIA0038E

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 AXLE SHAFT
[C200]
CAUTION:
Press the new bearing ring retainer on the axle shaft with
the taper side positioned as shown.
NOTE:
Always replace the bearing ring retainer with a new one.

LDIA0189E

6. Select the correct size shim washer. Refer to RAX-14, "Shim Washers" .
● Select the size of shim washer so that the installed snap ring to shim washer clearance is within speci-
fication.
Snap ring to shim washer clearance : 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less
7. Install a new snap ring on the axle shaft.
● Do not over spread the snap ring when installing, measure the outer diameter of the snap ring after
installation and replace if the snap ring outer diameter exceeds specification.
Snap ring outer diameter installed : 47.5 mm (1.87 in) maximum
NOTE:
Always replace the snap ring with a new one.
8. Check the snap ring to shim washer clearance, repeat steps 7 and 8 as necessary until the installed snap
ring to shim washer clearance is within specification.
9. Perform break-in rotation of the wheel bearing.
a. Rotate the wheel bearing in the forward direction for a minimum of 10 revolutions at 50-70 RPM.
b. Rotate the wheel bearing in the reverse direction for a minimum of 10 revolutions at 50-70 RPM.
10. Measure the rotational torque of the wheel bearing.
Rotational speed 8-12 RPM
Rotational torque 1.8 N·m (0.18 kg-m, 16 in-lb)
11. Inspect that the wheel bearing is free from axial play relative to the axle shaft.
12. Install a new ABS sensor rotor on the axle shaft using a suitable
press.
CAUTION:
Press the new ABS sensor rotor on the axle shaft with the
notch side positioned as shown.
NOTE:
Always replace the ABS sensor rotor with a new one.

LDIA0190E

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 AXLE SHAFT
[C200]
13. Install the new axle seal into the axle case using Tool as shown.
● After installing the new oil seal, coat the sealing lip with oil. A
● Install the new oil seal with the seal facing outwards so that
the seal is fully seated in the axle case.
B
Tool number : — (J-34115 part of J-46215)

WDIA0243E

RAX
14. Apply multi-purpose grease to the recess of axle case end as
shown.
15. Apply gear oil to the spline of axle shaft. Coat the axle oil seal
E
surface of axle shaft with multi-purpose grease as shown.

G
SRA652A

16. Insert Tool into the new axle oil seal as a guide.
H
CAUTION:
When inserting axle shaft, be careful not to damage oil seal.
NOTE:
I
The split ends of the Tool must butt up together and not overlap
as shown.
Tool number : — (J-34296-1 part of J-46215) J

WDIA0240E
K
17. Insert the axle shaft assembly. Tighten the axle shaft nuts evenly in a criss-cross pattern to specification.
● Remove the Tool when the axle shaft assembly is approximately 90% inserted to protect the new axle
oil seal. L
Tool number : — (J-34296-1 part of J-46215)

18. Install the parking brake assembly on the back plate and torque member. Refer to PB-6, "Removal and M
Installation" .
19. Install the rear brake caliper assembly. Refer to BR-29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and
Disc Rotor" .
20. Install the ABS wheel sensor into the axle case. Refer to BRC-39, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ABS), BRC-85,
"WHEEL SENSORS" (ABLS/ABS), BRC-144, "WHEEL SENSORS" (VDC/TCS/ABS), BRC-214,
"WHEEL SENSORS" (HDC/HSA/VDC/TCS/ABS).

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 AXLE BEARING
[C200]
AXLE BEARING PFP:40120

Removal and Installation EDS00333

The axle bearing must be replaced every time the axle shaft is removed and installed. Refer to RAX-19,
"Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the axle bearing. The axle bearing must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly is
removed from the axle shaft housing.

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 AXLE OIL SEAL
[C200]
AXLE OIL SEAL PFP:43252
A
Removal and Installation EDS00334

The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft is removed and installed. Refer to RAX-19,
"Removal and Installation" . B
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. C

RAX

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
[C200]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

Axle Specifications EDS0033G

Unit: mm (in)
Axial end play 0 - 0.07 (0 - 0.003)
Snap ring to shim washer clearance 0.2 (0.008) or less
Snap ring outer diameter installed 47.5 (1.87) maximum

Shim Washers EDS00335

Unit: mm (in)
Total end play 0.02 - 0.15 (0.0008 - 0.0059)
ID Paint Dot Color Thickness Part Number*
Pink 2.5 (0.098) 43086-EB08C
Black 2.4 (0.094) 43086-EB07C
Purple 2.3 (0.091) 43086-EB06C
Available shim washers Yellow 2.2 (0.087) 43086-EB05C
Green 2.1 (0.083) 43086-EB04C
Red 2.0 (0.079) 43086-EB03C
White 1.9 (0.075) 43086-EB02C
Blue 1.8 (0.071) 43086-EB01C
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

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 PRECAUTIONS
[M226]
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001
A
Precautions EDS00336

When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with tires
on ground. B
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated posi-
tions.
C

RAX

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 PREPARATION
[M226]
PREPARATION PFP:00002

Special Service Tools EDS00337

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
KV40101000 Removing axle shaft
(J-25604-01)
Axle stand

NT159

ST36230000 Removing axle shaft

(J-25840-A)
Slide hammer

NT126

205-D002 Removing axle shaft bearing

( — )
Bearing splitter

ZZA0700D

Commercial Service Tools EDS00338

Tool name Description

Power tools Removing and installing nuts and bolts

PBIC0190E

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 NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
[M226]
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003
A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart EDS00339

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
B

RFD-42 (M226 without LD), RFD-76 (M226 with LD)

RSU-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

PR-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

BR-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

C

RAX-19 (M226 all)

RAX-19 (M226 all)

RAX-19 (M226 all)

RAX

Reference page

Improper installation, looseness

H

Wheel bearing damage

PROPELLER SHAFT

REAR FINAL DRIVE

Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

ROAD WHEEL
SUSPENSION
I

BRAKES
TIRES
J

Noise × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × K
Vibration × × × × ×
Symptom
Shimmy × × × × × ×
L
Shudder × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × × ×
×: Applicable M

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 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
[M226]
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE PFP:00000

Rear Axle Parts EDS0033A

● Check the axle parts for excessive play, wear, and damage. Replace as necessary.
● Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. Repair as
necessary
● Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
RAX-19, "AXLE SHAFT" .

SMA525A

Rear Axle Bearing EDS0033B

● Check that the axle shaft bearing operates smoothly. Replace as necessary.
● Check axial end play.

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 AXLE SHAFT
[M226]
AXLE SHAFT PFP:38164
A
Removal and Installation EDS0033C

RAX

WDIA0181E

1. Axle shaft 2. Snap ring 3. Bearing ring retainer

4. Axle shaft bearing 5. Axle oil seal 6. Axle shaft bearing cage
7. ABS sensor rotor 8. Back plate and torque member 9. Axle shaft bearing cup
10. Breather 11. Rear final drive

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 AXLE SHAFT
[M226]
CAUTION:
Before removing the axle shaft, remove the ABS sensor to reposition the ABS sensor out of the way.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the ABS sensor and cause the ABS sensor to become inoper-
ative.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the ABS sensor and position out of the way. Refer to BRC-39, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ABS),
BRC-85, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ABLS/ABS), BRC-214, "WHEEL SENSORS" (HDC/HSA/VDC/TCS/
ABS).
2. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to BR-29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
3. Remove the parking brake assembly from the back plate and torque member. Refer to PB-5, "Removal
and Installation" .
4. Remove the four axle shaft bearing cage nuts and lock washers.

LDIA0112E

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)
Tool number B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A) WDIA0182E

6. Remove the back plate and torque member.

7. Remove the snap ring from the axle shaft using suitable snap ring pliers.
8. 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 dam-
aging the axle shaft.
● Do not drill all the way through the bearing ring retainer,
the drill may damage the axle shaft surface.

LDIA0148E

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 AXLE SHAFT
[M226]
9. Strike the bearing ring retainer using a suitable chisel and ham-
mer, with the chisel positioned across the drilled hole. Break the A
bearing ring retainer to remove it.
CAUTION:
Do not heat or cut the axle shaft bearing or bearing ring B
retainer with a torch during removal, doing so will damage
the axle shaft.
C

LDIA0149E

RAX
10. Remove the axle shaft bearing cage studs using a suitable hammer or press.
11. Pull the axle shaft bearing off of the axle shaft using Tool and a suitable press.
Tool number : 205-D002 E
CAUTION:
● Do not tighten the Tool against the axle shaft.
F
● 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.
12. Remove the axle oil seal and discard.
G
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assem-
bly is removed from the axle shaft housing.
13. Remove the wheel bearing cage. H
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. Refer to BRC-40, "SENSOR ROTOR" (ABS), BRC-86, I
"SENSOR ROTOR" (ABLS/ABS), BRC-215, "SENSOR ROTOR" (HDC/HSA/VDC/TCS/ABS).
● The ABS sensor rotor cannot be reused after it is removed. If replacing the axle shaft, install a new ABS
sensor rotor on to the new axle shaft. Refer to BRC-40, "SENSOR ROTOR" (ABS), BRC-86, "SEN- J
SOR ROTOR" (ABLS/ABS), BRC-215, "SENSOR ROTOR" (VDC/TCS/ABS).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Axle Shaft K
● Clean and remove all nicks and burrs.
● Check for straightness and distortion. Replace if necessary.
L
● 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) M

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. Refer to BRC-40,
"SENSOR ROTOR" (ABS), BRC-86, "SENSOR ROTOR" (ABLS/ABS), BRC-215, "SENSOR ROTOR"
(HDC/HSA/VDC/TCS/ABS).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the old ABS sensor rotor.
2. Install the studs in the axle shaft bearing cage using a suitable hammer or press.
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 AXLE SHAFT
[M226]
3. Install the axle shaft bearing cage.
4. 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 assem-
bly is removed from the axle shaft housing.
5. Install the axle shaft bearing and cup on the axle shaft.
● Prepare an installer tool from a steel tube measuring 762 mm
(30 in) long with an outside diameter of 53.98 mm (2.125 in)
and an inside diameter of 41.28 mm (1.625 in).
● Press the axle shaft bearing and cup onto the axle shaft using
a suitable press and the installer tool, until a 0.038 mm (.0015
in) feeler gauge does not fit in between the axle shaft bearing
cup and seat.
CAUTION:
Make sure the axle shaft bearing and cup, axle oil seal, and
axle shaft bearing cage are installed facing in the correct LDIA0150E

direction.

6. Install the bearing ring retainer onto the axle shaft.

● Press the bearing ring retainer onto the axle shaft with a minimum force of 31,100 N (3172 kg, 6992 lb)
until a 0.038 mm (.0015 in) feeler gauge does not fit between the bearing inner race and the bearing
ring retainer in at least one point.
7. Install the snap ring so it is fully seated into the groove on the axle shaft, using suitable snap ring pliers.
8. Install the back plate and torque member.
9. Install the axle shaft assembly into the axle shaft housing.
10. Install the axle shaft bearing cage lock washers and nuts. Tighten the axle shaft bearing cage nuts to
specification.
11. Install the parking brake assembly onto the back plate and torque member. Refer to PB-5, "Removal and
Installation" .
12. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to BR-29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
13. Install the ABS sensor. Refer to BRC-39, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ABS), BRC-85, "WHEEL SENSORS"
(ABLS/ABS), BRC-214, "WHEEL SENSORS" (HDC/HSA/VDC/TCS/ABS).

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 AXLE BEARING
[M226]
AXLE BEARING PFP:40120
A
Removal and Installation EDS0033D

The axle bearing must be replaced every time the axle shaft is removed and installed. Refer to RAX-19,
"Removal and Installation" . B
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the axle bearing. The axle bearing must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly is
removed from the axle shaft housing. C

RAX

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 AXLE OIL SEAL
[M226]
AXLE OIL SEAL PFP:43252

Removal and Installation EDS0033E

The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft is removed and installed. Refer to RAX-19,
"Removal and Installation" .
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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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
[M226]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030
A
Axle Bearing EDS0033F

Bearing ring retainer axle journal diameter (minimum) 39.726 mm (1.5640 in) minimum
B

RAX

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