Safari Van M V6-262 4.3L (1985)
Wheel Seal: Service and Repair
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 ``Axle Shaft, Replace.''
2.
Remove axle seal by prying behind seal steel case with a suitable pry bar. Use care to avoid damaging axle housing.
3.
Remove axle bearing using a suitable slide hammer, Fig. 3.
4.
Lubricate new bearing with gear lubricant, then install bearing in axle housing with tool No. J-34974 or equivalent until bearing is seated in
housing, Fig. 4.
5.
Apply suitable gear lubricant to seal lips, then position seal on tool No. J-33782 or equivalent and install in axle housing, tapping into place until
seal is flush with housing, Fig. 5.
