GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Rear Drive Axle 🢒 Inner Drive Axle Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 26941 Axle Shaft Seal
    • J 23907 Slide Hammer
    • J 29039 Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal Installer
    • J 8092 Driver Handle
  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the Vehicle with Safety Stands. Refer to General Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the rear axle housing.

    3. Object Number: 173665 Size: SH
  3. Remove the axle housing oil level/filler plug (1) from the rear axle housing.
  4. Remove the rear axle drain plug (2) from the rear axle housing.
  5. Drain the rear axle housing.
  6. Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Remove the rear brake drum from the rear axle. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  8. Remove the axle shaft from the rear axle housing. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 173696 Size: SH
  9. Remove the rear axle shaft inner oil seal (1) from the rear axle housing using J 26941 with J 23907 .
  10. Inspect the rear axle inner oil seal protector for damage. Replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 173694 Size: SH
  1. Install the new rear axle shaft inner oil seal (1) into the rear axle housing using J 29039 and J 8092 .
  2. Apply a coat of wheel bearing lubricant GM P/N 1051344, or the equivalent, to the new rear axle shaft inner oil seal lip.
  3. Install the rear axle shaft into the rear axle housing. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .
  4. Install the brake drum to the rear axle. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Apply a coat of GM P/N 12346004, or the equivalent, to the threaded portion of the rear axle housing drain plug.

    7. Object Number: 173665 Size: SH
  7. Install the rear axle housing drain plug (2) into the rear axle housing.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear axle housing drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Rear the rear axle housing with approximately 2.2 liters (4.6 pints) of 80W-90 GL5 lubricant GM P/N 12345977, or the equivalent. The oil level should be even with the bottom of the rear axle housing level/filler plug hole.
  9. Install the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug into the rear axle housing.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

  10. Remove the drain pan from underneath the rear axle housing.
  11. Lower the vehicle.