How to Replace a Rear Axle Bearing

Park the vehicle on a solid, level surface and chock the front wheels.

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts a half turn. Using a floor jack, lift up the rear of the vehicle.

Secure the vehicle with jack stands on both sides for safety before starting any work. Do not rely on the jack alone to hold the vehicle up while working.

Remove the rear wheels.

Remove the brake assembly.

Unbolt and remove the flange.

Slide the axle shaft out of the axle shaft housing.

Remove the rear axle bearing from the axle shaft or axle housing.

Inspect the axle shaft or axle shaft housing for grooves or damage.

Re-install the axle retainer flange and new axle seal on the axle shaft or housing.

Install the new rear axle bearing and collar.

Press the collar and bearing assembly onto the axle shaft.

Reinstall the axle shaft into the axle shaft housing.

Spin the axle shaft until the splines match up with the gears in the differential

Install and tighten the axle shaft retaining flange.

Reinstall the brake assembly.

Check rear axle fluid level.

If the fluid level is low, add fluid.

Reinstall the wheel.

Torque the lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications.

Road test the vehicle and verify the repair.

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The car will not start?

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Car will not crank?

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Car has no spark?

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-troubleshoot-car-battery.html

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How to test starter solenoid?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-test-starter-solenoid.html

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How to test cars starter?

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How to replace starter in car?

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car will turn over but will not start?

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The Brake Indicator Light Stays On dash of car?

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Check Engine Light On car?

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How to replace Interior Lights on car?

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Car lights not working, even after replacing the bulb/lamp?

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How to replace head lights on car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-replace-head-lights-on-car.html

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How to replace Parking, turn, and Brake Lights on car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-replace-parking-turn-and-brake.html
How to remove the door panel on car?

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How to replace power window motor in car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-replace-power-window-motor-in.html

How to test relays on car?

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How to troubleshoot Engine Misfires?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-troubleshoot-engine-misfires.html

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The spark plug firing order for car?

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Where is the Thermostat located in car?

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-recharge-ac-on-autotruckcar.html

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How to trouble shoot speedometer?

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How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket?

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How to Replace a Fuel Injector

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How to Replace a C.O.P. Type Ignition Coil?

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How to Replace a Fuel Pressure Regulator?

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How to Replace a Fuel Pump?

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How to Replace a Rear Lift Gate Locking Mechanism?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-rear-lift-gate-locking.html

How to Clean a Fuel System

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How to Replace an Ignition Coil

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How to Replace a Windshield

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How to Replace a Mass Air Flow Sensor

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How to Replace a Rear Distance Sensor

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How to Replace a Muffler

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How to Replace an Engine

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How to Replace an Intake Manifold Gasket

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-intake-manifold-gasket.html

How to Replace an Oil Pump

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How to Lubricate a Brake Pedal Linkage ?

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How to Replace a Windshield Wiper Motor

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How to Replace a Distributor Cap

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How to Replace a Door Weather Stripping

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How to Replace a Freeze Plug

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How to Replace a Head Gasket

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How to Replace a Heater Core

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How to Replace Spark Plugs?

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