Note: To remove the bearing and bushing from the axle shaft, you will need an appropriate bearing puller.
1. Remove the right axle shaft as described in paragraph 2.
2. Make sure that the outer ring of the bearing rotates smoothly and easily, without binding or excessive play between the inner and outer rings. If necessary, replace the bearing as described below.
3. Using a long universal bearing puller, carefully remove the bushing and intermediate bearing from the axle shaft (figure 6.3). Apply a small amount of grease to the inner race of the new bearing, then install the bearing onto the end of the axle shaft. Using a hammer and a suitable piece of machined pipe that rests only on the inner race of the bearing, install the new bearing onto the axle shaft until it rests against the outer member of the constant velocity joint. Once the bearing is correctly positioned, slide the bearing sleeve onto the axle shaft until it rests against the inner bearing race.
Figure 6.3. Using a long bearing puller, remove the intermediate bearing from the right axle shaft
4. Make sure that. that the bearing rotates freely, then install the axle shaft as described in paragraph 2.