Installation Procedure
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- Install the wheel speed sensor ring using the J 45860 (1) and the J 8092 (2). See Special Tools .
- Drive the wheel speed sensor ring into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
- Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 23690 (1) and the J 8092 (2). See Special Tools .
- Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
- Install the axle shaft seal using the J 21128 . See Special Tools .
- Drive the tool into the bore until the axle shaft seal bottoms flush with the tube.
- Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brake w/VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes w/o VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles w/VSES) .
- Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
- Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Fill the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch LD Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
- Lower the vehicle.