Rear Axle Bearings & Oil Seal: Installation

Lubricate NEW axle shaft bearing with gear lubricant. Using bearing installer, install axle shaft bearing so bearing installer bottoms against shoulder in housing. Lubricate NEW oil seal lip with gear lubricant. Using oil seal installer, install oil seal into housing bore until even with axle tube. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Fill rear axle with gear lubricant.