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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 2619-O1 Slide Hammer
    • J 2619-4 Slide Hammer Adapter
    • J 22813-A Axle Bearing Puller
    • J 8092 Driver Handle
    • J 23765 Axle Shaft Bearing Installer
    • J 23771 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
  1. Remove the brake drum and the wheel.
  2. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .
  3. Important: Do NOT damage the housing.

  4. Remove the seal. Use a seal removal tool behind the steel case of the seal.

  5. Object Number: 1477  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bearing. Use J 2619-O1 ,J 2619-4 , and 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 J 23765 until the tool bottoms against the housing shoulder.
  4. Lubricate the bearing with gear lubricant.

  5. Object Number: 1479  Size: SH
  6. Install the seal. Use 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 .