Right Axle Tube Assembly: Disassembly
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- Place mounting flange of axle tube assembly in a vise. Remove actuator solenoid and engagement switch from tube. Remove shift shaft, springs, shift fork and differential sleeve (No. 22). See Figure or Figure . Remove snap ring, connector gear (on K15/25) or washer (on K35), and thrust washer from axle shaft.
- Using a soft mallet, tap on flange end of axle shaft to remove axle shaft from tube. DO NOT hammer on pilot bearing stem end of axle shaft, severe damage will result. Using a screwdriver, pry out deflector and oil seal.
- To remove axle bearing from tube, use Bearing Remover (J-29369-1 ) for K15/25 or (J-29369-2 ) for K35. Using appropriate puller and slide hammer, remove axle bearing.