Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

Special Tools
* J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer W 1/2 x 13 Adapter
* J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle 3/4 x 10 inch
* J 21128 - Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
* J 23690 - Axle Bearing Installer
* J 44685 - Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover
* J 45857 - VSES Wheel Bearing Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.





Note: If the vehicle is equipped with VSES, proceed to step 5.

5. Using the J 44685 - remover (1) and the J 2619-01 - hammer (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal.
6. Using the J 45857 - remover (1) and the J 2619-01 - hammer (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal, bearing and the wheel speed sensor reluctor ring, if equipped.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear wheel speed sensor reluctor ring, if equipped.

* For vehicles with the HP2 (Hybrid) option, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement Service and Repair.
* For vehicles that are NON-Hybrid less than 3900 kg (8600 lbs) GVW, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement Service and Repair.
* For vehicles that are NON-Hybrid greater than/equal to 3900 kg (8600 lbs) GVW, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement Service and Repair.





Note: Ensure that the axle shaft bearing is fully seated in the rear axle shaft housing.

2. Using the J 23690 - installer (1) and the J 8092 - driver (2), install the axle shaft bearing.




3. Using the J 21128 - installer , install the axle shaft seal.
4. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
5. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
8. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement .
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.