Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEAL AND/OR BEARING REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
- J 29709 Wheel Bearing Installer (9.5 inch Axle)
- J 29713 Axle Seal Installer (9.5 inch Axle)
- J 44685 Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Drain the rear axle lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle.
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover.
5. Remove the axle shaft.
6. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 2619-01 and the J44685.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 29709 and the J 8092.
2. Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
3. Install the axle shaft seal using the J 29713
4. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
5. Install the axle shaft.
6. Install the rear axle housing cover.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Fill the rear axle with lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle.
9. Lower the vehicle.