Rear Axle Bearing & Oil Seal: Installation
- Install oil seal in axle housing. Install bearing inner race. Install and position oil seal flush with end of axle casing. Apply multipurpose grease to oil seal lip. Install spacer with concave side facing backing plate.
- Press axle bearing onto axle shaft. Install new lock washer ensuring tab fits into groove of axle shaft. Using wrench, install and tighten lock nut to 145-217 ft. lbs. (197-295 N.m). On 4WD models, install new "O" ring. On all models, install axle shaft assembly. Install backing plate. Reconnect brake line and parking brake cable. Install brake drum and wheel. Bleed air from system.