Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Tools Required
- J 8092 Universal Driver Handle 3/4 in-10
- J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
- J 24426 Wheel Bearing Race Installer - Outer
- J 24427 Wheel Bearing Race Installer - Inner
- J 44419 Hub Outer Bearing Race Installer
- J 24428 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
- J 24428-A Axle Shaft Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Remove the axle nut retaining ring.
6. Remove the key.
7. Remove the adjusting nut using the J 2222-C.
8. Remove the adjusting nut.
9. Remove the hub from the axle housing.
10. Remove the oil seal from the wheel hub.
11. Remove the inner hub bearing.
12. Remove the inner hub bearing cup using a brass drift and a hammer.
13. Remove the retaining ring from the wheel hub.
14. Remove the outer hub bearing and bearing cup using the J 24426 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the following with a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant:
- The outer wheel bearing
- The inner wheel bearing
- The outer wheel bearing cup
- The inner wheel bearing cup
- The axle housing
2. Install the outer bearing into the wheel hub.
3. Install the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub.
4. Drive the bearing cup into the wheel hub using the J 44419 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
5. Install the retaining ring into the groove. Make sure the retaining ring is fully and evenly seated in the groove.
6. Install the inner bearing cup.
7. Drive the inner bearing cup into the wheel hub using the J 24427 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
8. Install the inner bearing.
Important: Each time you replace the wheel hub bearings, install a new oil seal in order to prevent the wheel hub from leaking.
9. Install the new oil seal using the J 24428 or J 24428-A.
10. Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.
11. Install the adjusting nut to the hub using the J 2222-C.
12. Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment Adjustments.
13. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement Service and Repair.
14. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Service and Repair.
15. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
16. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Lubricant Level Check Service and Repair.
17. Lower the vehicle.