Shaft, Axle: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Snap Ring, O-ring And Shaft

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Lubricate bearing bore and seal lip with gear lubricant. Insert axle shaft through seal, bearing and engage it into side gear splines.
NOTE:
Use care to prevent shaft splines from damaging axle shaft seal.
Install O-ring (1) and snap ring (2) on axle shaft (3).
Push the axle shaft until the axle shaft snap-ring passes through the side gear.
Install right half shaft.
Check differential fluid level.