Axle Bearing: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 8092 Universal Driver Handle- 1/4 in - 10
- J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
- J 23690 Bearing Installer
- J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
- 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. Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket.
4. Remove the axle shaft.
5. Remove the axle shaft sea[ and/or the bearing from the axle housing using the J 44685 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 23690 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
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 J21128.
4. Install the axle shaft.
5. Install the rear axle housing cover and the gasket.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Lubricant Replacement -Rear Drive Axle.
8. Lower the vehicle.