Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB

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.
2. Remove axle seal by prying behind seal steel case with a pry bar. Use caution to avoid damaging axle housing.
3. Using a puller and slide hammer, remove axle bearing, Fig. 2.
4. Lubricate new bearing with gear lubricant, then install bearing in axle housing with axle shaft bearing installer No. tool J-23765, or equivalent, until bearing is seated in housing, Fig. 3.
5. Lubricate seal lips with gear lubricant, then position seal on axle shaft seal installer tool No. 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.