S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J 22813-01 Axle Bearing Puller
1. Remove the brake drum and the wheel.
2. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement
3. Remove the seal. Use a seal removal tool behind the steel case of the seal. Do NOT damage the housing.
4. Remove the bearing. Use J 2619-01 and J 22813-01 as shown. The tangs of the tool should engage the bearing outer race.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 23765 Axle Shaft Bearing Installer
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J 23771 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
1. Install the brake drum and the wheel.
2. Install the bearing with J 23765 until the tool bottoms against the housing shoulder.
3. Lubricate the bearing with axle lubricant.
