A set of essential tools consisting of j 8092 universal driver handle (J 8092), j 21128 axle pinion oil seal installer (J 21128), j 23690 bearing installer (J 23690), j 2619-01 slide hammer (J 2619-01), j 45857 tone wheel or bearing remover (J 45857) is needed for servicing and repairing the rear
Axle Shaft seal or bearing. The following tools must be used for rear Axle Shaft seal and bearing service: j 8092 universal driver handle (J 8092), j 21128 axle pinion oil seal installer (J 21128), j 23690 bearing installer (J 23690), j 2619-01 slide hammer (J 2619-01), and j 45857 tone wheel or bearing remover (J 45857). Begin service by both elevating the vehicle and removing tire wheels. Begin by removing two components from the rear axle housing: rear axle housing cover and Axle Shaft. When working with the seal only it requires an appropriate seal removal tool. Use j 45857 and j 2619-01 to extract the Axle Shaft seal and bearing simultaneously from the housing. Two installation tools are required: j 23690 and j 8092 . Insert the Axle Shaft bearing into the housing by applying force to the tool until it stops at the tube's surface. Use the j 21128 tool to drive the seal into the bore until it reaches tube surface level. The installation process includes placing the Axle Shaft followed by reinstalling the rear axle housing cover and the tire and wheel assembly. After filling the rear axle with lubricant the vehicle should be lowered into place.