Wheel Seal: Service and Repair

Fig. 2 Axle shaft bearing removal:

Fig. 3 Axle shaft bearing installation:

Fig. 4 Axle shaft seal installation:

1. Remove axle shaft as described under ``Axle Shaft, Replace.''
2. Remove axle seal by prying behind seal steel case with a suitable pry bar. Use caution to avoid damaging axle housing.
3. Using a suitable puller and slide hammer, remove axle bearing, Fig. 2.
4. Lubricate new bearing with gear lubricant, then install bearing in axle housing with tool J-23765 or equivalent until bearing is seated in housing, Fig. 3.
5. Lubricate seal lips with gear lubricant, then position seal on tool J-23771 or equivalent and install in axle housing, tapping into place until seal is flush with axle housing, Fig. 4.
6. Reinstall axle shaft.