Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Note: The following service procedure is for the 8.6 axle.
1. Using the J 23690 - installer (1) and the J 8092 - handle (2), install the axle shaft bearing until the tool bottoms against the axle tube.
Note: The following service procedure is for the 9.5 or the 9.75 axle.
2. Using the J 29712 - remover (1) and the J 8092 - handle (2), install the axle shaft bearing until the tool bottoms against the axle tube.
Note: The following service procedure is for the 8.6 axle.
3. Using the J 21128 - installer , install the axle shaft seal until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the axle tube.
Note: The following service procedure is for the 9.5 or the 9.75 axle.
4. Using the J 29713 - installer , install the axle shaft seal until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the axle tube.
5. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles W/O RPO JL4) (See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service
and Repair)Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/RPO JL4) (See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair)Rear Axle
Shaft Replacement (9.5, 9.75Inch Axles ) (See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair)
6. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential
Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Housing
Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (See: Differential Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair/Rear Drive
Axle).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
8. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75
Inch Axles) (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle).
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.