Savana 4500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo (2009)
Differential Output Shaft Bearing: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement
Special Tools
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J 29369-1 Bushing and Bearing Remover
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J 42211 Axle Bearing Installer
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J 42738 Seal Installer
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Drain the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Drive Axle).
3. If replacing the left side seal, perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect the wheel drive shaft from the inner shaft flange and set aside. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (See: Drive Axles,
Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the inner shaft.
3. Remove the inner shaft seal cover bolts.
4. Remove the inner shaft seal cover assembly.
4. If replacing the left side bearing, perform the following steps:
1. Remove differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (See: Differential Carrier/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the left inner shaft.
3. Remove the inner shaft seal cover bolts.
4. Remove the inner shaft seal cover assembly.
5. Install the J 29369-1 to the backside of the inner shaft bearing.
6. Install the J 2619-01 to the J 29369-1 .
7. Remove the inner shaft bearing by pulling on the J 2619-01 .
5. If replacing the right side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the inner shaft and housing assembly. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement (See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Drive Axle/Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement).
2. Remove the inner shaft from the inner shaft housing.
3. Install the inner shaft housing into a vise.