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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 8092 Driver Handle
    • J 33832 Rear Bearing Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Drain the rear differential. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
  3. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  4. Remove the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1809268  Size: SH
  6. Using the appropriate tool, remove the axle shaft seal (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1809268  Size: SH
  1. Using the J 8092 and the J 33832 , install the axle shaft seal (1).
  2. Install the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  3. Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  4. Fill the rear differential with fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
  5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.