Axle Bearing: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement


Tools Required
* J 8092 Driver Handle
* J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
* J 29709 Wheel Bearing Installer (9.5 inch Axle)
* J 29713 Axle Seal Installer (9.5 inch Axle)
* J 44685 Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover



Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Maintenance) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Drain the rear axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (Rear Drive Axle) .
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 2619-01 and the J 44685 .



Installation Procedure





1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 29709 and the J 8092 .
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 J 29713 .
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 (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
8. Fill the rear axle with lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (Rear Drive Axle) .
9. Lower the vehicle.