Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair

Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal - Semi-Floating Axle

















Removal

1. Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft- Semi-Floating Axle Rear Drive Axle/Differential.

2. NOTE: If only a new axle shaft oil seal needs to be installed, use care to avoid damaging the axle shaft oil seal bore.

Using a suitable seal remover, remove and discard the axle shaft oil seal.


3. Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft for wear or damage.

4. Using the Axle Bearing Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the rear wheel bearing.





Installation

1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with axle lubricant. Refer to Specifications for the correct type.

2. Using the Rear Axle Bearing Installer and Handle, install the rear wheel bearing.





3. Lubricate the lip of the new axle shaft oil seal with grease.

4. Using the Rear Axle Oil Seal Installer and Handle, install the new axle shaft oil seal.





5. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft- Semi-Floating Axle Rear Drive Axle/Differential.