The process involves lifting the vehicle, ensuring it is in neutral before you start on the axle. First, detach the wheel and tire assembly and afterwards, remove the
Brake Drum the right way. Clean off anything extra on the housing cover, relax the bolts on its bottom, drain the oil from the housing and shaft tubes and take out the cover afterward. Turn the differential over to reach the pinion mate gear shaft lock screw, take out the screw and remove the pinion mate gear shaft from inside the differential case. Insert the round end of a pry tool into the inner side of the axle shaft, turn the shaft inward to remove the axle shaft C-clip lock and slowly remove the axle shaft, so you do not damage the parts or sensors staying inside the axle shaft tube or attached to the shaft. If the axle shaft seal shows damage or is leaking and signs of brinelling, galling or pitting can be seen on the bearings, you should replace the axle shaft, bearing and seal. For installation, give the bearing bore and seal lip a coat of gear oil, insert the axle inside, hook the side gear onto the axle and be careful not to dent the seal's lip or the wheel speed sensor when fitting everything together. Attach the C-clip lock at the end of the axle shaft and work it so that it seats itself in the side gear. Following that, thread the pinion mate shaft into the differential case through the thrust washers and pinion gears, make sure the hole in the shaft is with the one on the case and tighten the lock screw on the threads using Loctite to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.) of torque. Afterwards, put the cover on, add fluid, replace the brake drum, the wheel and tire and then lower the vehicle.