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 (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Using the J 44685 and the J 2619-01, remove the axle shaft bearing and seal.

Installation Procedure

1. Using the J 23690 and the J 8092, install the axle bearing.
2. Using the J 21128, install the axle shaft seal.
3. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
5. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)) .
6. Lower the vehicle.