9. REMOVE OUTSIDE BEARING OUTER RACE Using a brass bar, remove the axle shaft outer bearing race from the axle housing. 10. REMOVE OUTSIDE BEARING AND OIL SEAL (a) Using a chisel, open a clearance between the hub and bearing. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bearing or shaft. (b) Using SST, remove the outer bearing from the rear axle shaft. SST 09950-00020 and 09950-00030 (c) Remove the oil seal from axle shaft. INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF REAR AXLE SHAFT COMPONENTS 1. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT AND FLANGE FOR WEAR, DAMAGE OR RUNOUT Maximum flange runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) If the rear axle flange is damaged or worn, or if runout is greater than maximum, replace the rear axle shaft. 2. CLEAN AND INSPECT BEARINGS AND RACES (a) Clean with solvent and dry with low-pressure com- pressed air. (b) Inspect inner and outer bearings and races for wear or damage. If a bearing or race requires replacement, it must be re- placed as a set with the appropriate bearing or race.