Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side

Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools

J 44809 - Output Shaft Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Drain the rear differential. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (N10-Left Side) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (N10-Left Side)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (NB5) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (NB5)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (N10-Right Side) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (N10-Right Side).

4. Remove the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.




5. Using the appropriate tool, remove and discard the axle shaft seal (1), replace with NEW only.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the NEW axle shaft seal (1) in the rear differential carrier.

2. Using the J 44809 - installer, install the NEW axle shaft seal (1).

3. Install the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

4. Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (N10-Left Side) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (N10-Left Side)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (NB5) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (NB5)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (N10-Right Side) Exhaust Muffler Replacement (N10-Right Side).

5. Fill the rear differential with fluid. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement Removal and Replacement.

6. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.