Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 26941 Axle Shaft Seal
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J 23907 Slide Hammer
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J 29039 Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal Installer
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J 8092 Driver Handle
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the Vehicle with Safety Stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting Points.
2. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the rear axle housing.
3. Remove the axle housing oil level/filler plug (1) from the rear axle housing.
4. Remove the rear axle drain plug (2) from the rear axle housing.
5. Drain the rear axle housing.
6. Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
7. Remove the rear brake drum from the rear axle. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
8. Remove the axle shaft from the rear axle housing. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement in Axle Shaft, Conventional Fixed/Floating.
9. Remove the rear axle shaft inner oil seal (1) from the rear axle housing using J 26941 with J 23907.
10. Inspect the rear axle inner oil seal protector for damage. Replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
