Honda 8-97213-937-0 Shaft, Rear Axle

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For Saginaw rear axles, raise the rear of the vehicle, support it securely, and remove the wheel and brake drum. Unscrew the pressed steel cover from the differential housing to drain the lubricant, then remove the lock bolt from the differential pinion shaft and withdraw the pinion shaft. Push the outer end of the axleshaft in to remove the C-lock, then carefully withdraw the axleshaft, avoiding damage to the oil seal. Reinstallation follows the reverse order, with a new lock bolt and cover gasket, and refill the differential with the correct lubricant.

The differential at the center of the rear axle transfers the driveshaft's turning force to the rear axleshafts, which are splined to fit into the differential gears, while outer support is provided by rear wheel bearings pressed onto the axle shafts.

Remove the four nuts attaching the axle mounting brackets to the frame and the eight bolts attaching the brackets to the ends of the axle assembly.

Take the driveaxle and axle mounting bracket to an automotive machine shop to have the bearing pressed off the inner end of the driveaxle assembly for separation from the bracket.

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands placed underneath the frame before removing the wheels.

Cut and discard the boot clamps, then slide the boot back and pry off the wire ring ball retainer from the outer race. Remove the outer race from the inner bearing assembly and clean off excess grease.