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Chevrolet Master
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- Posted on Oct 18, 2010
Re: How do you change the rear wheel bearings on a 2004...
Axle Shaft Bearing & Seal
Removal & Installation
To Remove:
- Raise and safely support the vehicle.
- Remove the axle shaft.
- If replacing only the seal, remove the seal using a suitable seal removal tool.
- If replacing the seal and bearing on the 8.6 inch axle, install the slide hammer and adapter behind the bearing and pull out the bearing and seal together.
- If replacing the rear axle shaft seal and the bearing on the 9.75 inch axle, install the J 29712 or equivalent bearing puller into the axle housing behind the axle bearing.
- Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing by tightening the nut on the J 29712 bearing puller.
Use a slide hammer, bearing puller and adapter to remove the old axle bearing
To Install:
- Install the axle shaft bearing using a suitable size driver. Drive the bearing into the housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
- Lubricate the seal lip and install the seal with a suitable seal driver. Make sure the seal is fully seated in the axle tube.
- Install the axle shaft.
- Fill the rear axle with the correct lubricant.
- Lower the vehicle.
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