K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
8.6 Inch Axle
Rear Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Tools Required
^ J 8092 Universal Driver Handle 3/4 in-10
^ J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
^ J 23690 Bearing Installer
^ J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
^ J 23689-A Axle Shaft Bearing Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover.
4. Remove the axle shaft.
5. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 23689-A (1) and the J 2619-01 (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 23690 (1) and the J 8092 (2).