Front axle seal

[aleebee156]

Ah, should've known

 

[cplanubis]

this might help a little


1997 Chevy Truck K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R
Vehicle » Transmission and Drivetrain » Differential Assembly » Seals and Gaskets » Service and Repair » Differential Output Shaft Seal » Right Side

• Right Side

Caution: You should review the information found in TSB 86-43-08 before performing this procedure.

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REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

• Raise the vehicle and support it using safety stands.

1. Drive axle (halfshaft).
2. Drain front axle.

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1. Electrical connectors (131).
2. Axle shaft (output shaft) nuts (130) and washers (126).

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1. Axle shaft (output shaft) bolts (6) from carrier (24).
2. Axle shaft (output shaft) tube from carrier.

• • Take care to keep the open end of the tube up.

DISASSEMBLE

• Tools Required:
• J 29369-1 Bearing Remover
• Hold the axle shaft (output shaft) tube in a vise by the mounting flange.

1. Sleeve (10).
2. Gear (8).
3. Thrust washer (7).
4. Axle shaft (output shaft) (1). Tap out with a soft mallet.
5. Deflector (2). Pry out with a screwdriver.
6. Seal (3). Pry out with a screwdriver.
7. Bearing (4). Use J 29369-1 and a slide hammer.

Clean

• Parts in a suitable solvent.
• Gasket surfaces on the axle shaft (output shaft) tube and carrier housing.

ASSEMBLE

• Tools Required:
• J 36609 Bearing Installer
• J 36600 Seal Installer

1. New bearing (4). Use J 36609. Apply axle lubricant to the bearing.
2. New seal (3). Use J 36600. Coat the seal lips with grease.
3. Deflector (2).
4. Axle shaft (output shaft) (1).
5. Thrust washer (7). Use grease to hold it in place. Make sure the tabs on the washer align with the slot in the axle shaft (output shaft) tube.
6. Gear (8).
7. Sleeve (10).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you Install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

• Apply sealant to the carrier sealing surface.

1. Axle shaft (output shaft) tube (5) to carrier (24).
2. Bolts (6). Tighten bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) .
3. Axle shaft (output shaft) tube washers (126) and nuts (130) to frame. Tighten: Nuts (130) 100 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
   
4. Drive axle (halfshaft).
5. Electrical connectors (131).
6. Fill front axle.

 

[aleebee156]

Thanks for all that. Definitely helpful. Question: so on the passenger side the "wheel bearing" is part number 4 in the picture above. I get that, I'm gonna replace that bearing and the seal, part 3. But, what about the driver side?? Is there no wheel bearing on the driver side? Just the halfshaft?


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[Jrgunn5150]

In your originaly link you can se the other side, number's 3 and 4 also.