Savana 3500 V8-6.0L (2007)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
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 29712 Wheel Bearing Remover
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J 44685 Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover
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J 45853 Rear Axle Bearing/Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the axle shaft.
3. If replacing only the axle shaft seal, remove the seal using a suitable seal removal tool.
4. If replacing the rear axle shaft seal and the bearing on the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 44685 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2) into the axle housing behind
the axle bearing.
5. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing by pulling on the J 2619-01 .
6. If replacing the rear axle shaft seal and the bearing on the 9.75 inch axle, install the J 29712 into the axle housing behind the axle bearing.
7. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing by tightening the nut on the J 29712 .
Installation Procedure