Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
4. Use the J22912-01 and a hydraulic press in order to install the rear axle shaft bearing (2) onto the rear axle shaft.
With the concave side facing away from the rear axle shaft bearing, place the J 22912-01 on the rear axle shaft below the rear axle shaft bearing.
Place the rear axle shaft in a hydraulic press. Slowly press the rear axle shaft bearing to its original position behind the rear axle shaft bearing
retainer (1).
5. Use the J22912-01 and a hydraulic press in order to install the rear axle shaft bearing retainer ring (1) onto the rear axle shaft.
With the concave side facing away from the rear axle shaft bearing retainer ring, place the J22912-01 on the rear axle shaft below the rear axle
shaft bearing retainer ring. Place the rear axle shaft in a hydraulic press. Slowly press the rear axle shaft bearing retainer ring past the shaft taper to
its original position behind the rear axle shaft bearing (2).
6. Inspect the rear axle shaft inner oil seal for cuts or other damage. Replace the oil seal as necessary. Refer to Inner Drive Axle Seal Replacement in
Rear Axle Differential Seal.
7. Apply wheel bearing lubricant GM P/N 1051344, or equivalent, to the rear axle inner oil seal lip in the rear axle housing.
8. Apply wheel bearing lubricant GM P/N 1051344, or equivalent, to the rear axle shaft bearing retainer ring mating surface on the brake backing
plate.
9. Install the rear axle shaft and bearing into the rear axle housing (2). Ensure the rear axle shaft bearing is firmly seated into the rear axle housing.
10. Install the four rear axle shaft retaining nuts (3) to the rear axle shaft retainer studs behind the brake backing plate.
^
Tighten the rear axle shaft retaining nuts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
