OEM Chevrolet Express 1500 Wheel Seal

Chevrolet Express 1500 Wheel Seal Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Axle Seal, Front Inner
  12471586
  Q: How to replace the inner wheel seal or bearing on the front drive axle on Chevrolet Express 1500?

  A: The necessary equipment for front drive axle inner axle seal and bearing replacement consists of slide hammer (J02619-1), bushing and bearing remover (J29369-1), axle bearing installer (J42211), seal installer (J42738), and universal driver handle - 3/4 in - 10 (J8092). Start the procedure by lifting the vehicle before draining the differential carrier assembly. The left side seal replacement process involves disconnecting the wheel drive shaft from the inner shaft flange then removing the inner shaft whereas the next step involves removing the inner shaft seal cover bolts and its assembly. The procedure for left side bearing replacement involves first removing the differential carrier assembly with the left inner shaft before repeating the steps of removing the inner shaft seal cover bolts and assembly. To remove the inner shaft bearing apply the bushing and bearing remover (J29369-1) on the backside and connect the slide hammer (J02619-1) before pulling it out. The replacement of right side seals or bearings begins by taking off the inner shaft housing assembly followed by separate removal of the inner shaft from the housing. Place the inner shaft housing within a vise before installing the bushing and bearing remover (J29369-1) onto the seal or bearing on its backside and using the slide hammer (J02619-1) to perform extraction. Equipment requirements for right side bearing installation include securing the inner shaft housing in a vise and using the axle bearing installer (J42211) together with universal driver handle - 3/4 in - 10 (J8092). You should use the seal installer (J42738) to put on the right side inner shaft seal by feeding the inner shaft gently into the oil seal configuration. Use axle bearing installer (J42211) with universal driver handle - 3/4 in - 10 (J8092) for left side bearing installation before installing the inner shaft seal cover assembly along with its bolts to a torque of 18 nm (13 ft. Lbs.). You should install the left inner shaft into the differential carrier assembly while filling it with proper fluid then lower the vehicle to complete the installation.