Tool Required

J 26234 Drive Axle Seal Installer

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .




Important: Take care not to damage the differential housing or the differential carrier side bearing outer race. Damage may result in leaks upon the reassembly.

3. Use a suitable prybar to remove the seal from the differential.



4. Inspect the sealing surface (1) of the wheel drive shaft.
5. Remove any nicks or burrs.
6. Replace the axle shaft should this surface be irreparable.

1. Lubricate the new seal with rear axle lubricant.



2. Use the J 26234 to install the drive axle seal (1) until the tool bottoms on the outer race.
3. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
4. Check and fill the lubricant as necessary. Refer to Lubricant Level Check .