Rear axle bearing and seal removal

Hello,

The job can be tricky but we have made a great video on how to do the job plus instructions in the diagrams below to show you how step by step.

Video: https://youtu.be/zarxKsspr3s

Guide: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/rear-axle-seal-replacement

Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

Special Tools
* J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer W 1/2 x 13 Adapter
* J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle 3/4 x 10 inch
* J 21128 - Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
* J 23690 - Axle Bearing Installer
* J 44685 - Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover
* J 45857 - VSES Wheel Bearing Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting > Procedures > Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires > Removal and Replacement > Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation).
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) ()Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle) ().
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (See: Axle Shaft > Removal and Replacement).

Note: If the vehicle is equipped with VSES, proceed to step 5.

5. Using the J 44685 - remover (1) and the J 2619-01 - hammer (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal.
6. Using the J 45857 - remover (1) and the J 2619-01 - hammer (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal, bearing and the wheel speed sensor reluctor ring, if equipped.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear wheel speed sensor reluctor ring, if equipped.

* For vehicles with the HP2 (Hybrid) option, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement ().
* For vehicles that are NON-Hybrid less than 3900 kg (8600 lbs) GVW, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement (See: Wheel Speed Sensor > Removal and Replacement > Non-Hybrid Less than 3900 kg (8600 lb) GVW).
* For vehicles that are NON-Hybrid greater than/equal to 3900 kg (8600 lbs) GVW, refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement (See: Wheel Speed Sensor > Removal and Replacement > Non-Hybrid Greater than/Equal to 3900 kg (8600 lb) GVW).

Note: Ensure that the axle shaft bearing is fully seated in the rear axle shaft housing.

2. Using the J 23690 - installer (1) and the J 8092 - driver (2), install the axle shaft bearing.

3. Using the J 21128 - installer , install the axle shaft seal.
4. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
5. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (See: Axle Shaft > Removal and Replacement).
6. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) ()Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle) ().
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires > Removal and Replacement > Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation).
8. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential > Removal and Replacement)Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential > Removal and Replacement)Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential > Removal and Replacement)Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential > Removal and Replacement).
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

Check out the diagrams below: Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

I am assuming this is an 8.6 axle there are 4 different axles so instructions are for a n 8.6 make sure brake drum is off if drum brake and or caliper and caliper bracket as well as rotor. Then it should come out. See pic

Is it one ton? Half ton? 3/4?

Full floating axles or semi?

Do you have the tool for pressing out the new bearings and puttithe new ones on the shaft properly?

Have you checked the bearings in the differential? With the diff cover removed, have a helper turn the wheel to make the noise while you watch and listen at the diff to see if that is where the problem is coming from.

Should cost approx. $150 labor and parts, minus tax. That is to remove and replace only 1 side, I would suggest have both replaced at same time.