K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J23690 (8.6 inch axle) (1) or the J29709 (9.5 inch axle) (1) and the J8092 (2).
2. Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
3. Install the axle shaft seal using the J21128 (8.6 inch axle) or the J29713 (9.5 inch axle).
4. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
5. Install the axle shaft.
6. Install the rear axle housing cover.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Fill the rear axle.
9. Lower the vehicle.
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/JL4)
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/JL4)
Tools Required
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J8092 Driver Handle
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J21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
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J23690 Bearing Installer
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J2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J44685 Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover
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J45857 Tone Wheel and/or Bearing Remover
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. To remove the seal only, use a suitable seal remover.
