Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle

^ Tools Required
- J 23907 Slide Hammer
- J 29369-1 Bushing/Bearing Remover
- J42211 Axle Bearing Installer
- J 42738 Seal Installer
- J 8092 Driver Handle

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left or the right wheel drive shaft as necessary.

Important: Do not damage the case.

3. If replacing the left side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
3.1. Remove the left inner axle shaft (Oldsmobile only).
3.2. Remove the inner axle shaft seal cover.
3.3. Install the J29369-1 to the backside of the inner axle shaft bearing.
3.4. Install the J 23907 to the J 29369-1.
3.5. Remove the inner axle shaft bearing by pulling on the J 23907.
4. Mount the inner axle shaft seal cover in a vise.
5. Install the J29369-1 to the backside of the inner axle shaft seal.
6. Install the J23907 to the J29369-1.
7. Remove the inner axle shaft seal by pulling on the J 23907.





8. If replacing the right side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
8.1. Remove the inner axle shaft and housing assembly.
8.2. Remove the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing.
8.3. Install the J29369-1 (2) to the backside of the bearing.
8.4. Install the J23907 (1) to the J29369-1 (2).
8.5. Remove the bearing and the seal by pulling on the J 23907 (1).

Installation Procedure





1. If installing the right side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
1.1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 42211 and the J 8092.
1.2. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 42738.
1.3. Install the inner axle shaft to the inner axle shaft housing.
1.4. Install the inner axle shaft and housing assembly.
2. If installing the left side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
2.1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 42211 and the J 8092.
2.2. Install the new axle shaft seal into the inner axle shaft seal cover using the J 42738.
3. Install the inner axle shaft seal cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the inner axle shaft seal cover bolts.
Tighten the inner axle shaft seal cover to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the left inner axle shaft (Oldsmobile only). Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft mallet.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft.
7. Inspect the axle lubricant level and add, if necessary.
8. Lower the vehicle.