Camaro V6-3.8L VIN K (1995)
Figure 15
Tools Required:
J 2619-01 Slide Hammer with 1/2 x 13 Adapter.
J 8092 Driver Handle.
J 22813-01 Axle Bearing Remover.
J 23765 Axle Bearing Installer.
J 23771 Axle Oil Seal Installer.
Remove or Disconnect
1. Rear axle shaft.
2. Rear brake backing plate, if equipped.
3. Rear brake caliper anchor bracket and mounting plate, if equipped.
4. Seal (49) from housing assembly (16) with a pry bar behind steel case of seal (49), being careful not to damage housing assembly (16).
5. Insert J 22813-01 into bore and position it behind shaft bearing assembly (44) so tangs on tool engage bearing outer race.
6. Shaft bearing assembly (44), using J 2619-01.
Install or Connect
1. Lubricate new shaft bearing assembly (44) with GM P/N 12345977 axle lubricant or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant or equivalent.
2. Shaft bearing assembly (44) so that tool bottoms against shoulder in housing assembly (16), using J 23765 and J 8092.
3. Lubricate sealing lip with GM P/N 12345977 axle lubricant or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant or equivalent.
4. Position seal (49) on J 23771 and direct seal (49) into housing bore.
5. Seal (49) into place, flush with axle tube.
6. Rear brake backing plate, if equipped.
7. Rear brake caliper anchor bracket and mounting plate, if equipped.
8. Rear axle shaft.
Inspect
Inspect operation of rear axle assembly.
