Express 3500 V8-6.0L (2010)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Special Tools
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J 2619-01 - Slide Hammer W 1/2 x 13 Adapter
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J 8092 - Universal Driver Handle 3/4 x 10 inch
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J 21128 - Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
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J 23690 - Axle Bearing Installer
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J 44685 - Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) (See: Differential
Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch
Axles))Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Differential Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)).
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair).
Installation Procedure
Note: Ensure that the axle shaft bearing is fully seated in the rear axle shaft housing.
1. Using the J 23690 - installer (1) and the J 8092 - driver (2), install the axle shaft bearing.