8.6 Inch Axle

Rear Oil 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 23689-A Axle Shaft Bearing Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover.
4. Remove the axle shaft.





5. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 23689-A (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 J 21128.
4. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
5. Install the axle shaft.
6. Install the rear axle housing cover.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Fill the rear axle. Use the proper fluid.
9. Lower the vehicle.