Astro Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Rear Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 8092 Driver Handle
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J 23771 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
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J 34794 Bearing Installer
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J 23689 Axle Shaft Bearing Remover
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover.
4. Remove the axle shaft.
5. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 23689 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 34794 (1) and the J 8092 (2). Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms
against the tube.