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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 Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair).
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: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
8. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)   (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and

Repair/Removal and Replacement)Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 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)Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle)   (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement).

9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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