GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual page 454

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Driveline/ Axle
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
• J 8092 Driver Handle
• J 23765 Axle Bearing Installer
• J 23771 Axle Oil Seal Installer
1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing (1 ).
Use one of the following lubricants:
• Axle lubricant
• SAE BOW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant or an
equivalent
2. Use J 23765 and J 8092 in order to install the
rear wheel bearing.
Ensure that the tool bottoms against the shoulder
in the rear axle housing.
3. Lubricate the sealing lips. Use one of the following
lubricants:
• Axle lubricant
• SAE BOW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant or an
equivalent
4. Position the rear wheel bearing seal onto J 23771.
5. Use J 23771 in order to direct the bearing seal (3)
into the housing bore.
6. Install the rear wheel bearing seal into place.
Ensure that the rear wheel bearing seal is
flush with the axle tube.
7. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft
Replacement.
8. Road test and Inspect for correct operation of the
rear axle.
Rear Drive Axle 4-37
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J
23765
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J
23771
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