Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemby. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes.
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .
5. Remove the seal. Use a seal removal tool behind the steel case of the seal. Do NOT damage the housing.



6. Remove the bearing. Use the J 2619-O1 and the J 22813-A as shown. The tangs of the tool should engage the bearing outer race.

Tools Required

1. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement in Drum Brakes.
2. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



3. Install the bearing with the J 23765 until the tool bottoms against the housing shoulder.
4. Lubricate the bearing with axle lubricant.



5. Install the seal (1). Use the J 23771 until the seal is flush with the axle tube.
6. Lubricate the seal lips with axle lubricant.
7. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .
8. Lower the vehicle.