Installation Procedure
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Ensure that the axle shaft bearing is fully seated in the rear axle shaft housing.
Using the J-45853 Front Output Shaft Bearing Installer (1) and the J-8092 driver (2), install the axle shaft bearing.
Using the J-35388 Rear Main Seal Installer, install the axle shaft seal.
- Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
- Install the rear axle shaft. Rear Axle Shaft Replacement
- Install the rear axle housing cover. Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Without Dual Rear Wheels) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With Dual Rear Wheels)
- Fill the rear axle. Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Differential Oil Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle)
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.