Axle Bearing: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

Tools Required
^ J 8092 Universal Driver Handle- 3/4 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 Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle).
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.




5. Remove the axle shaft seal and/or the bearing from the axle housing using the J 44685 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Using the J 23690 (1) and the J 8092 (2), install the axle shaft bearing.
2. Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.




3. Using the J 21128, install the axle shaft seal.
4. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
5. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
6. Install the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 LD Inch Axle).
9. Lower the vehicle.