Colorado 4WD V8-5.3L (2010)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Drive Axle
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle- 3/4 in - 10
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J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
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J 23690 Bearing Installer
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J 44685 Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Description and Operation).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
3. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair).
4. Using the J 44685 and the J 2619-01, remove the axle shaft bearing and seal.
Installation Procedure
1. Using the J 23690 and the J 8092, install the axle bearing.
2. Using the J 21128, install the axle shaft seal.
3. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair).
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
5. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle) (See: Differential
Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement) Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Differential
Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement).
6. Lower the vehicle.