K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL (1988)
9. Axle mounting nuts (130) and washers (126).
10. Axle tube to carrier bolts (6).
11. Axle tube from carrier.
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Take care to keep the open end of the tube up.
Disassemble
Tools Required:
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J 29369-1 Bearing Remover (K1/2 models)
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J 29369-2 Bearing Remover (K3 models)
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Hold the axle tube in a vise by the mounting flange.
1. Sleeve (10).
2. Gear (8).
3. Thrust washer (7).
4. Axle shaft (1). Tap out with a soft mallet.
5. Deflector (2). Pry out with a screwdriver.
6. Seal (3). Pry out with a screwdriver.
7. Bearing (4). Use J 29369-1 (K1/2 models) or J 29369-2 (K3 models) and a slide hammer.
Clean
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Parts in a suitable solvent.
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Gasket surfaces on the axle tube and carrier housing.
Assemble
Tools Required:
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J 36609 Bearing Installer
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J 36600 Seal Installer (K1/2 Models)
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J 22833 Seal Installer (K3 Models)
1. New bearing (4). Use J 36609. Apply axle lubricant to the bearing.
2. New seal (3). Use J 36600 (K1/2 models) or J 22833 (K3 models). Coat the seal lips with grease.
3. Deflector (2).
4. Axle shaft (1).
5. Thrust washer (7). Use grease to hold it in place. Make sure the tabs on the washer align with the slot in the axle tube.
6. Gear (8).
7. Sleeve (10).
