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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 2619-O1 Slide Hammer
    • J 22813-A Axle Bearing Puller
  1. Remove the brake drum and the wheel.
  2. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .
  3. Remove the seal. Use a seal removal tool behind the steel case of the seal. Do NOT damage the housing.

  4. Object Number: 1477  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bearing. Use the J 2619-O1 and the J 22813-A as shown. The tangs of the tool should engage the bearing outer race.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 23765 Axle Shaft Bearing Installer
    • J 23771 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
  1. Install the brake drum and the wheel.

  2. Object Number: 1478  Size: SH
  3. Install the bearing with the J 23765 until the tool bottoms against the housing shoulder.
  4. Lubricate the bearing with axle lubricant.

  5. Object Number: 1479  Size: SH
  6. Install the seal (1). Use the J 23771 until the seal is flush with the axle tube.
  7. Lubricate the seal lips with axle lubricant.
  8. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .