Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting in Service Precautions.
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.
6. To remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing together from the axle housing, use the J 45857 (1) and the J 2619-01(2).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J23690(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.
4. Drive the tool Into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
5. Install the axle shaft.
