S15/T15 2WD Jimmy V6-262 4.3L (1991)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB
Fig. 2 Axle Shaft Bearing Removal
Fig. 3 Axle Shaft Bearing Installation
Fig. 4 Axle Shaft Seal Installation
1.
Remove axle shaft as described under AXLE SHAFT.
2.
Remove axle seal by prying behind seal steel case with a pry bar. Use caution to avoid damaging axle housing.
3.
Using a puller and slide hammer, remove axle bearing, Fig. 2.
4.
Lubricate new bearing with gear lubricant, then install bearing in axle housing with axle shaft bearing installer No. tool J-23765, or equivalent,
until bearing is seated in housing, Fig. 3.
5.
Lubricate seal lips with gear lubricant, then position seal on axle shaft seal installer tool No. J-23771 or equivalent, and install in axle housing,
tapping into place until seal is flush with axle housing, Fig. 4.
6.
Reinstall axle shaft.