Replace Bearings, Seals 2004 Suzuki XL7

2004 Suzuki XL7How do you remove the rear axles? to replace bearings and seals.


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Axle Shaft, Replace Bearings and Seals

Removal

    • Before servicing the vehicle.
    • Loosen the parking brake cable for clearance.
    • Remove or disconnect the following:
      • Rear wheel
      • Brake drum
      • Wheel speed sensor, if equipped
      • Bearing retainer nuts
      • Axle shaft and bearing
      • Axle shaft inner oil seal
    • If equipped with ABS, grind a flat spot on the wheel speed sensor tone ring, then split the ring with a chisel.
    • Grind flat spots on the bearing retainer and split it with a chisel.
    • Press the wheel bearing off the axle shaft.
    • Remove the bearing retainer and the outer oil seal.

    To install:

    • Install or connect the following:
      • Outer oil seal to the bearing retainer
      • Bearing retainer to the axle shaft
      • Bearing and retainer ring pressed onto the axle shaft
      • Wheel speed sensor tone ring pressed onto the axle shaft, if equipped
      • Axle shaft inner oil seal
      • Axle shaft and bearing
      • Bearing retainer nuts. Tighten them to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
      • Wheel speed sensor, if equipped
      • Brake drum
      • Rear wheel
    • Fill the rear differential to the correct level.