Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB

Fig. 3 Axle shaft bearing removal:

Fig. 4 Axle shaft bearing installation:

Fig. 5 Axle shaft seal installation:

1. Remove axle shaft as described under ``Axle Shaft, Replace.''
2. Remove axle seal by prying behind seal steel case with a suitable pry bar. Use care to avoid damaging axle housing.
3. Remove axle bearing using a suitable slide hammer, Fig. 3.
4. Lubricate new bearing with gear lubricant, then install bearing in axle housing with tool No. J-34974 or equivalent until bearing is seated in housing, Fig. 4.
5. Apply suitable gear lubricant to seal lips, then position seal on tool No. J-33782 or equivalent and install in axle housing, tapping into place until seal is flush with housing, Fig. 5.