Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle

Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle

Tools Required
^ J23907 Slide Hammer with Bearing Adapter
^ J29369-1 Bushing and Bearing Remover
^ J42211 Axle Bearing Installer
^ J42738 Seal Installer
^ J8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in-10

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left or the right wheel drive shaft as necessary.




Important: Do not damage the case.

3. If replacing the left side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
3.1. For Oldsmobile only, remove the left inner axle shaft.
3.2. Remove the inner axle shaft seal cover.
3.3. Install the J29369-1 to the backside of the inner axle shaft bearing.
3.4. Install the J23907 to the J29369-1.
3.5. Remove the inner axle shaft bearing by pulling on the J23907.
4. Mount the inner axle shaft seal cover in a vise.
5. Install the J29369-1 to the backside of the inner axle shaft seal.
6. Install the J23907to the J29369-1.
7. Remove the inner axle shaft seal by pulling on the J23907.
8. If replacing the right side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
8.1. Remove the inner axle shaft and housing assembly.
8.2. Remove the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing.
8.3. Install the J29369-1 (2) to the backside of the bearing.
8.4. Install the J23907(1) to the J29369-1 (2).
8.5. Remove the bearing and the seal by pulling on the J23907 (1).

Installation Procedure





1. If installing the right side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
1.1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J42211 and the J8092.
1.2. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J42738.
1.3. Install the inner axle shaft to the inner axle shaft housing.
1.4. Install the inner axle shaft and housing assembly.
2. If installing the left side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
2.1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J42211 and the J8092.
2.2. Install the new axle shaft seal into the inner axle shaft seal cover using the J42738.
3. Install the inner axle shaft seal cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the inner axle shaft seal cover bolts.
Tighten the inner axle shaft seal cover to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. For Oldsmobile only, install the left inner axle shaft.
Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft mallet.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft.
7. Inspect the axle lubricant level and add, if necessary.
8. Lower the vehicle.