FAQ for Axle Shaft Seal Repair
Q: What should be done before replacing the rear axle shaft and/or gasket?
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You should raise and support the vehicle, and then remove the tire and wheel.
By BobGM Specialist
28/10/2022 Q: How many bolts does the axle shaft have?
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The axle shaft has 8 bolts.
By BobGM Specialist
28/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the rear axle hub, bearing, cup, and/or seal?
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The proper way is to install the outer bearing into the rear axle hub, install the outer bearing cup into the rear axle hub, install the retaining ring into the groove, install the inner bearing, install the rear axle hub, and then install the rear axle shaft.
By BobGM Specialist
28/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the axle shaft bolt?
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The recommended torque is 156 Nm (115 LB ft).
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28/10/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the front drive axle inner shaft seal and inner shaft bearing?
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The proper way is to install the right side bearing using the J 36609 and the J 8092, install the new axle shaft seal using the J 45225 and the J 8092, install the inner axle shaft into the inner axle shaft housing, install the inner axle shaft and clutch fork assembly components into the inner shaft housing, and then fill the differential carrier assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
28/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the front drive axle inner shaft seal and inner shaft bearing?
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The procedure is to remove the right side seal and/or bearing, remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J 2619-01, remove the inner axle shaft using a hammer and a brass drift, remove the inner axle shaft using a hammer and a brass drift, and then remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J 2619-01.
By BobGM Specialist
28/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear axle hub, bearing, cup, and/or seal?
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The procedure is to remove the tire and wheel assembly, remove the brake caliper bracket, remove the rear axle shaft, remove the rear axle nut retaining ring, remove the rear wheel bearing adjuster key, remove the rear axle hub from the axle housing, remove the inner hub bearing, and then remove the retaining ring from the wheel hub.
By BobGM Specialist
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