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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
    • J 8092 Universal Drive Handle 3/4 Inch - 10
    • J 21426 Extension Housing Seal Installer
    • J 29369-2 Bushing and Bearing Remover 2-3 inch
    • J 45232 Differential Bearing Adjuster Needle Bearing Installer - Left

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1339815  Size: SH
  1. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 942101  Size: SH
  3. Remove the swaybar link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1339808  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 29369-2 (2) and the J 2619-01 (1) , remove the axle seal.

  6. Object Number: 1339806  Size: SH
  7. Using the J 29369-2 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2) , remove the axle bearing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1339712  Size: SH
  1. Position the axle bearing in the intermediate housing.
  2. Using the J 45232 (1) and the J 8092 (2) , install the axle bearing.

  3. Object Number: 1339711  Size: SH
  4. Using the J 21426 (1) , install the axle seal.

  5. Object Number: 1339815  Size: SH
  6. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 942101  Size: SH
  8. Install the swaybar link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  9. Check in fluid level. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
  10. Lower the vehicle.