S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD V6-262 4.3L VIN W CPI (1994)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB
Fig. 3 Axle Shaft Bearing Removal
Fig. 4 Axle Shaft Bearing Installation
Fig. 5 Axle Shaft Seal Installation
1. Remove axle shaft as described under "Rear Axle Shaft, Replace."
2. Remove axle seal by prying behind seal steel case with a pry bar. Use caution to avoid damaging axle housing.
3. Using a puller and slide hammer, remove axle bearing, Fig. 3.
4. Lubricate new bearing with gear lubricant, then install bearing in axle housing with axle shaft bearing installer tool No. J-23765, or equivalent,
until bearing is seated in housing, Fig. 4.
5. Lubricate seal lips with gear lubricant, then position seal on axle shaft seal installer tool No. J-23771, or equivalent, and install in axle housing,
tapping into place until seal is flush with axle housing, Fig. 5.
6. Install axle shaft.