2500 4x4 Pickup V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995)
damage, it can be reused along with a new seal. Never reuse an axle shaft seal. Remove any burrs that may be present in housing bearing shoulder,
as bearing could become cocked during installation.
Fig. 5 Axle Shaft Bearing & Seal Removal. 8 3/8 & 9 1/4 Inch
6. Using suitable tools, install bearing, making sure it does not become cocked. Drive bearing until it bottoms against shoulder. Do not use seal to
position or bottom bearing as this will damage seal.
7. Using seal installer install axle shaft bearing seal until outer flange of tool bottoms against housing flange face. This will position seal to the proper
depth.
Fig. 6 Axle Shaft Oil Seal Installation. 8 3/8 & 9 1/4 Inch
8. Reverse disassembly procedure to reassemble axle.