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Rear Axle Shaft, Bearing, Seals & Retainer: Installation

  1. Grease bearing, and install into axle tube. Ensure bearing part number is facing outwards. Apply wheel bearing grease to axle shaft seal. Install seal in axle tube. Install axle shaft.
  2. Install axle "C" clip. Pull axle out to seat "C" clip. Install pinion shaft. Install lock bolt, and tighten to specification. Apply RTV to axle housing cover. Tighten cover bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Fill with gear oil.
NOTE: On vehicles with Trac-Lok (limited slip) differentials, slowly drive vehicle in 10-12 "figure 8" patterns to distribute lubricant to clutch and bearing assembly.


  1. Ensure axle shaft retaining plate is flat and not warped. Install retaining plate on axle shaft. Apply wheel bearing grease to axle shaft seal. Install seal on axle shaft. Grease bearing, and install on axle shaft with outer surface groove facing seal.
  2. Using press and Bearing Installer (7913), press bearing onto axle shaft. Press NEW bearing retainer ring onto axle shaft. Install axle shaft in axle tube. Tighten NEW axle retainer plate nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
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