Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and Seal
Stub Shaft Pilot Bearing and SealSpecial Tool(s):
Material:
NOTE: The stub shaft seals must be replaced whenever the halfshafts are removed.
1. Remove the halfshaft assembly.
2. NOTE: If removing the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal only, engage the tangs of the special tool on the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the stub shaft pilot bearing and the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
1 Firmly engage the tangs of the special tool on the stub shaft pilot bearing.
2 Remove and discard the bearing and the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
3. Inspect the seal journal for rust, nicks and scratches. Polish the seal journal surface with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
4. Lubricate the new stub shaft pilot bearing with axle lubricant.
5. CAUTION: Installation of the stub shaft pilot bearing or stub shaft oil seal without the correct tools can result in early bearing or seal failure. If the stub shaft pilot bearing becomes cocked in the bore during installation, remove it and install a new one.
Place the stub shaft pilot bearing onto the special tools.
6. Install the stub shaft pilot bearing into the rear axle housing bore.
7. NOTE: Do not disassemble the new oil seal.
NOTE: Use a tool like the Lisle LIS 17850 to avoid interference with the suspension components.
Install the new seal onto a suitable installer.
8. Carefully align the stub shaft pilot bearing seal with the housing bore and install the stub shaft pilot bearing seal flush in the differential housing.
^ Strike only the handle. Directly striking the installer tool will damage the seal.
9. NOTE: If a feeler gauge of the specification shown in the illustration can be inserted between the stub shaft oil seal and the differential housing, the stub shaft seal is not seated correctly. Remove the stub shaft oil seal and install a new stub shaft oil seal.
Make sure the stub shaft oil seal is correctly seated in the differential housing.
10. CAUTION: Inspect the stub shaft seal journal for rust, nicks or scratches prior to installing the halfshaft. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if required.
Install the halfshaft.