Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle

^ Tools Required
- J 23907 Slide Hammer
- J 29369-1 Output Shaft Bearing Remover
- J 42211 Axle Bearing Installer
- J 42738 Seal Installer
- J 8092 Driver Handle

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the left or the right wheel drive shaft as necessary.
3. If replacing the left side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
3.1. Remove the left inner axle shaft.
3.2. Remove the inner axle shaft seal cover.
3.3. Install the J 29369-1 to the backside of the inner axle shaft bearing,
3.4. Install the J 23907 to the J 29369-1.
3.5. Remove the inner axle shaft bearing by pulling on the J 23907.
4. Mount the inner axle shaft seal cover in a vise.
5. Install the J 29369-1 to the backside of the inner axle shaft seal.
6. Install the J 23907 to the J 29369-1.
7. Remove the inner axle shaft seal by pulling on the J 23907.
8. If replacing the right side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
8.1. Remove the inner axle shaft and housing assembly.
8.2. Remove the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing.
8.3. Install the J29369-1 (2) to the backside of the bearing.
8.4. Install the J 23907 (1) to the J 29369-1 (2).
8.5. Remove the bearing and the seal by pulling on the J 23907 (1).

Installation Procedure





1. If installing the right side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
1.1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 42211 and the J 8092.
1.2. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 42738.
1.3. Install the inner axle shaft to the inner axle shaft housing.
1.4. Install the inner axle shaft and housing assembly.
2. If installing the left side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
2.1. Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 42211 and the J 8092.
2.2. Install the new axle shaft seal into the inner axle shaft seal cover using the J 23911.
3. Install the inner axle shaft seal cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the inner axle shaft seal cover bolts.
^ Tighten the inner axle shaft seal cover to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the left inner axle shaft. Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft mallet.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft.
7. Inspect the axle lubricant level and add, if necessary.
8. Lower the vehicle.