Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2006)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (W/Rear Drum)
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement (w/Rear Drum)
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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 Axle Shaft 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. Remove the axle shaft.
2. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 44685 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 23690 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
2. Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.