GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2004 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Rear Drive Axle 🢒 Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 8092 Universal Driver Handle- ¾ in - 10
    • J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
    • J 23690 Bearing Installer
    • J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
    • J 44685 Rear Axle Seal and Bearing Remover

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
  4. Using the J 44685 and the J 2619-01 , remove the axle shaft bearing and seal.

Installation Procedure
  1. Using the J 23690 and the J 8092 , install the axle bearing.
  2. Using the J 21128 , install the axle shaft seal.
  3. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
  6. Lower the vehicle.