For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

• | J 2619-01 Slide Hammer

• | J 22813-A Axle Bearing Remover

1. Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .
2. Place a pry bar behind the steel case of the seal (3). Use the pry bar in order to remove the rear wheel bearing seal (3) from the rear axle housing (2).

Do NOT damage the housing (2).

3. Insert J 22813-A into the bore.

Position J 22813-A behind the rear wheel bearing so that the tangs on the tool engage the bearing outer race.

4. Use J 2619-01 in order to remove the rear wheel bearing.

### Installation Procedure

#### Tools Required

• | J 8092 Driver Handle

• | J 23765 Axle Bearing Installer

• | J 23771 Axle Oil Seal Installer

1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing (1).

Use one of the following lubricants:

• | Axle lubricant

• | SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant or an equivalent

2. Use J 23765 and J 8092 in order to install the rear wheel bearing.

Ensure that the tool bottoms against the shoulder in the rear axle housing.

3. Lubricate the sealing lips. Use one of the following lubricants:

• | Axle lubricant

• | SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant or an equivalent

4. Position the rear wheel bearing seal onto J 23771 .
5. Use J 23771 in order to direct the bearing seal (3) into the housing bore.
6. Install the rear wheel bearing seal into place.

Ensure that the rear wheel bearing seal is flush with the axle tube.

7. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .
8. Road test and Inspect for correct operation of the rear axle.