H2 V8-6.2L (2008)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8092 Driver Handle
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J 29709 Wheel Bearing Installer (9.5 inch Axle)
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J 29713 Axle Seal Installer (9.5 inch Axle)
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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 (See: Maintenance) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair)
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3. Drain the rear axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (See: Differential Assembly/Fluid - Differential/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle) .
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (See: Differential Assembly/Differential
Cover/Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 2619-01 and the J 44685 .
Installation Procedure