Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

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

^ Tools Required
- J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - � in - 10
- J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
- J 29369-1 Bushing and Bearing Remover
- J 29369-2 Bushing and Bearing Remover (2-3 inch)
- J 36609 Axle Tube Bearing Installer
- J 45225 Axle Seal Installer

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the differential carrier assembly.
3. Remove the right side seal and/or bearing by performing the following steps:
1. Remove the inner axle shaft and housing assembly from the differential carrier case assembly.
2. Remove the clutch fork assembly components and the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing.
3. Install the inner axle shaft housing into a vise. Clamp only on the mounting flange of the inner axle shaft housing.
4. Install the J 29369-1, 8.25 inch axle, or the J 29369-2, 9.25 inch axle, behind the inner axle shaft seal or the inner axle shaft bearing as necessary.





5. Install the J 2619-01 (2) to the J 29369-1 or the J 29369-2 (1).
6. Remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J 2619-01.





4. Remove the left side seal and/or bearing by performing the following steps:
1. Remove the differential carrier assembly.
2. Place the differential carrier assembly into a vise. Clamp only on the mounting flange of the differential carrier assembly case.
3. Remove the inner axle shaft using a hammer and a brass drift.
4. Install the J 29369-1 , 8.25 inch axle, or the J 29369-2, 9.25 inch axle (1), behind the inner axle shaft seal or the inner axle shaft bearing as necessary.
5. Install the J 2619-01 (2) to the J 29369-1 or the J 29369-2.
6. Remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J 2619-01.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the right side bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 36609 (1) and the J 8092 (2).





2. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 45225 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
3. Install the inner axle shaft into the inner axle shaft housing.Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft-faced mallet.
4. Install the clutch fork assembly components.
5. Install the inner axle shaft and housing assembly to the differential carrier case assembly.





6. Install the left side bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 36609 (1) and the J 8092 (2).





7. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 45225 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
8. Install the inner axle shaft into the differential case side gear using a soft-faced mallet until the retaining ring on the inner axle shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential case side gear.
9. Pull back on the inner axle shaft to ensure that the inner axle shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear.
10. Install the front differential carrier assembly.
11. Fill the differential carrier assembly. Use the correct fluid.
12. Lower the vehicle.