Rear Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

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 2616-01 Slide Hammer
- J 29709 Wheel Bearing Installer
- J 29712 Wheel Bearing Remover
- J 29713 Axle Seal Installer
- 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. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.






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) (8.6 inch axle).
6. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 29712 (9.5 inch axle).

Installation Procedure






1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 23690 (8.6 inch axle) (1) or the J 29709 (9.5 inch axle) (1) and the J 8092 (2).

Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.






2. Install the axle shaft seal using the J 21128 (8.6 inch axle) or the J 29713 (9.5 inch axle).

Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.

3. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Fill the rear axle. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication Specifications.
7. Lower the vehicle.