Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement Front Drive Axle

^ Tools Required
- J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
- J 8092 Universal Drive Handle 3/4 Inch - 10
- J 21426 Extension Housing Seal Installer
- J 23690 Bearing Installer
- J 29369-2 Bushing and Bearing Remover 2-3 in

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the wheel drive shaft.





2. Remove the swaybar link from the lower control arm.





3. Using the J 29369-2 (2) and the J 2619-01 (1), remove the axle seal.





4. Using the J 29369-2 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2), remove the axle bearing.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the axle bearing in the intermediate housing.
2. Using the J 23690 (1) and the J 8092 (2), install the axle bearing.





3. Using the J 21426, install the axle seal.





4. Install the wheel drive shaft.





5. Install the swaybar link to the lower control arm.
6. Check in fluid level.
7. Lower the vehicle.