Stub Axle Shaft Sleeve and Seal Replacement

Stub Axle Shaft Sleeve and Seal Replacement

Tools Required
^ J 38868 Shaft Removal Tool
^ J 6125-1B Slide Hammer
^ J 23129 Universal Seal Remover
^ J 41102-1A Axle Seal Installer
^ J 41227 Output Shaft Sleeve Remover
^ J 41228 Output Shaft Sleeve Installer

Removal Procedure

Important: Do not damage the seal bore or the sleeve assembly. Fluid leaks may result.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.




3. Remove the snap ring from the stub axle shaft. Discard the snap ring. Do not reuse.




4. Remove the stub shaft from the transmission. Use the J 6125-1B and the J 38868.
5. Pull lightly on the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the stub shaft snap ring at the differential seats in the taper on the differential side gear.
6. Remove inner snap ring.




7. Using J 41227, remove the sleeve from the shaft.
8. Remove the right hand axle seal from the transmission. Use the J 23129 and the J 6125-1B.

Installation Procedure

Important:
^ The stub axle shaft sleeve and seal must be replaced together. DO NOT replace the sleeve or seal separately.

^ You must use the J 41228 in order to install the NEW sleeve onto the output and stub shafts. If you do not use the J 41228, you will cause a fluid leak.




1. Place a NEW sleeve (56) over the end of the output shaft (94).
2. Install the collet into the output shaft snap ring groove with the collet attached to the threaded collet shaft.
3. Place the NEW sleeve installing tube over the collet. Be sure the small outside diameter of the tube fits securely into the sleeve.
4. Install the bearing and nut onto the threaded collet shaft.
5. In order to move the installing tube and press the sleeve onto the output shaft, hold the end of the threaded collet shaft while tightening the nut down.
6. Remove the J 41228.
7. Install the new seal. Use the J 41102-1A. Lubricate the seal lip with a light wipe of transmission oil.





Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do not allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface, otherwise damage to the seal will occur.

8. Install the two new snap rings on the stub shaft.




9. Install the stub shaft into the transmission. Use a mallet.
10. Install the drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Inspect the oil level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking.
13. Inspect the shaft and the seal for leaks.