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AXLE SHAFT RAX-21 < UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > [M226] C E F G H I J K L M A B RAX N O P Before removing the axle shaft, remove the wheel sensor to reposition the wheel sensor out of the way. Failure to do so may result in damage to the wheel sensor and cause the wheel sensor to become inoperative. REMOVAL 1. Remove the wheel and tire from the vehicle using power tool. Refer to . 2. Remove the wheel sensor and position out of the way. Refer to BRC-111, "Removal and Installation" (TYPE 1), BRC-232, "Removal and Installation" (TYPE 2). 3. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the brake caliper using power tool. Position it aside with wire. Refer to BR-39, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" . 4. Put alignment marks on the disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove the rotor. 6. Remove the four axle shaft bearing cage nuts and lock washers. 7. Remove the axle shaft assembly using a suitable tool. 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. 8. Remove the back plate and torque member. 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 damag- ing the axle shaft. • Do not drill all the way through the bearing ring retainer, the drill may damage the axle shaft surface. 11. Strike the bearing ring retainer using a suitable chisel and ham- mer, 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. 12. Remove the axle shaft bearing cage studs using a suitable hammer or press. LDIA0112E LDIA0148E LDIA0149E |