Axle Shaft Bearing, Replace

Two different style axle shaft bearings are used on the Eagle front axle. The left side axle shaft uses a ball bearing. The right side axle shaft uses a needle bearing. On 1985---87 models, removal of the righthand side bearing is the same as that of the lefthand bearing.
1. Remove axle assembly. Refer to Axle, Removal for procedure.
2. Remove axle housing cover and drain lubricant.
3. Remove axle shaft retaining clip, then the axle shaft.
4. Remove axle shaft seal using suitable screwdriver.
5. Remove needle bearing using Tools J-29173 and J-2619-1. Remove ball bearing using suitable brass punch and hammer. If needle bearing tools are not available, remove the differential, then the bearing using a 15-16 in. socket and three foot extension bar.
6. Install axle shaft bearings. Use tool J-29153 to install needle bearing and tool J-29154 to install ball bearing.
7. Install axle shaft seals using Installer J-29152 for the righthand side axle shaft and Installer J-29154 for lefthand side axle shaft.
8. Install axle shafts, then the retaining clips.
9. Apply suitable sealant to axle housing cover and install cover. Torque cover bolts to 20 ft. lbs.
10. Fill axle with 21-2 pints of SAE 85W-90 lubricant, then install assembly onto vehicle. Refer to Axle, Installation for procedure.