Service Manual

Rev. A
Differential
Axle
Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-D Differential AxlePage 6 - 5
3. Align the holes in the axle shaft flange with the back-
ing plate/bearing retainer nuts. Remove and discard the
nuts, washers, and bearing retaining bolts (Fig. 7).
IMPORTANT: Hold the socket head screws with a
hex wrench to prevent the screw head from damag-
ing the axle tube.
Figure 7
4. Pull the axle shaft and brake assembly out of the axle
housing (Fig 8).
NOTE: Remove the bearing race from the axle housing
with a bearing puller if necessary.
Figure 8
5. Remove and discard the inner axle shaft seal
(Fig. 9).
Figure 9