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Stub shaft seal removal

Old Sep 12, 2009 | 7:16 PM
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Do anyone know an easy way to get hub and seal out of a 99 chevy blazer 4x4.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 8:12 PM
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Do you mean the axle seal in the front diff?
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 7:03 AM
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yes it is the axale seal
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 8:28 AM
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Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement
Tools Required

<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>• </TD><TD vAlign=top>J 23907 Slide Hammer with Bearing Adapter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>• </TD><TD vAlign=top>J 29369-1 Bushing and Bearing Remover</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>• </TD><TD vAlign=top>J 42211 Axle Bearing Installer</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>• </TD><TD vAlign=top>J 42738 Seal Installer</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>• </TD><TD vAlign=top>J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - ¾ in-10 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Removal Procedure


  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the left or the right wheel drive shaft as necessary.
  3. Important: Do not damage the case.
  4. If replacing the left side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>3.1. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Remove the left inner axle shaft (Oldsmobile only).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>3.2. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Remove the inner axle shaft seal cover.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>3.3. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the J 29369-1 to the backside of the inner axle shaft bearing.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>3.4. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the J 23907 to theJ 29369-1 .</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>3.5. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Remove the inner axle shaft bearing by pulling on the J 23907 .</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
  5. Mount the inner axle shaft seal cover in a vise.
  6. Install the J 29369-1 to the backside of the inner axle shaft seal.
  7. Install the J 23907 to theJ 29369-1 .
  8. Remove the inner axle shaft seal by pulling on the J 23907 .
  9. If replacing the right side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>8.1. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Remove the inner axle shaft and housing assembly. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>8.2. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Remove the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>8.3. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the J 29369-1 (2) to the backside of the bearing.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>8.4. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the J 23907 (1) to the J 29369-1 (2).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>8.5. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Remove the bearing and the seal by pulling on the J 23907 (1).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Installation Procedure


  1. If installing the right side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>1.1. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 42211 and the J 8092 .</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>1.2. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 42738 .</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>1.3. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the inner axle shaft to the inner axle shaft housing. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>1.4. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the inner axle shaft and housing assembly. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
  2. If installing the left side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>2.1. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 42211 and the J 8092 .</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

    <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>2.2. </TD><TD vAlign=top>Install the new axle shaft seal into the inner axle shaft seal cover using the J 42738 .</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
  3. Install the inner axle shaft seal cover.Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  4. Install the inner axle shaft seal cover bolts.Tighten
    Tighten the inner axle shaft seal cover to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  5. Install the left inner axle shaft (Oldsmobile only).Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft mallet.
  6. Install the wheel drive shaft.
  7. Inspect the axle lubricant level and add, if necessary.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 8:38 AM
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Special Tools
<TABLE border=1 width="95%"><TBODY><TR><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>Illustration
</TH><TH vAlign=bottom align=middle>Tool Number/Description
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</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle></TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle>
</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>J 23907
Slide Hammer
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle>
</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>J 29369-1
Bushing/Bearing Remover
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle>
</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>J 29369-2
Bushing/Bearing Remover (2"-3")
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</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle></TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle></TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>
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</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>J 42211
Shaft Seal Installer
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle></TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=middle>

</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>J 42738
Front Output Shaft Seal Installer
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 1:23 PM
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wow...good info. When I did it I didn't use one of those tools..lol
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 7:34 AM
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how did you get the cv hub off?? i cant seem to get it off tried prying on it hitting it with 2x4 and sledge help please any ideas
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 9:50 AM
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Theres three 18mm bolts on the back side, they SUCK getting to.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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sorry i was talking about getting thecv hub off of the stub shaft any ideas
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