Envoy 4WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle- 3/4 in - 10
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J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
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J 23690 Bearing Installer
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J 44685 Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) Rear Axle
Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle).
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
5. Remove the axle shaft seal and/or the bearing from the axle housing using the J 44685 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Using the J 23690 (1) and the J 8092 (2), install the axle shaft bearing.
2. Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
3. Using the J 21128, install the axle shaft seal.
