Envoy 2WD V8-5.3L VIN M (2005)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Tools Required
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J8092 Universal Driver Handle- 3/4 inch - 10
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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
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket.
4. Remove the axle shaft.
5. Remove the axle shaft seal and/or the bearing from the axle housing using the J44685 (1) and the J2619-01 (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.