Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side

Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools
* J 8092 Driver Handle
* J 33832 Rear Bearing Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Drain the rear differential. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
3. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAT or LE5) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LZ4) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LCS) (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).




5. Using the appropriate tool, remove the axle shaft seal (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Using the J 8092 and the J 33832 , install the axle shaft seal (1).
2. Install the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).
3. Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAT or LE5) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LZ4) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LCS) (Service and Repair).
4. Fill the rear differential with fluid. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.