GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2009 🢒 Ascender - 2WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Rear Drive Axle 🢒 Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement

Special Tools
    • J 2619-01 Slide Hammer W 1/2 x 13 Adapter
    • J 8092 Universal Driver Handle 3/4 x 10 inch
    • J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
    • J 23690 Axle Bearing Installer

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support 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 rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement.
  4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 889095 Size: SH

    Note: If the vehicle is equipped with VSES, proceed to step 5

  5. Using the J 44685 remover  (1)  and the J 2619-01 hammer  (2), remove the rear axle shaft seal.
  6. Remove the wheel speed sensor reluctor ring, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the rear wheel speed sensor reluctor ring, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 695758 Size: SH

    Note: Ensure that the axle shaft bearing is fully seated in the rear axle shaft housing.

  2. Using the J 23690 installer  (1) and the J 8092 driver  (2), install the axle shaft bearing.

    3. Object Number: 885624 Size: SH
  3. Using the J 21128 installer , install the axle shaft seal
  4. Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
  5. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
  6. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement.
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  8. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement.
  9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.