How to Install a Wheel Bearing on 2008 Jeep Wrangler?

Examine the axle shaft retaining plate (1) for bends or warps and change it if you notice any. After that, put the retaining plate (1) onto the axle shaft (2). Place a thin coat of grease on the part of the axle seal where it will make contact, then join seal (1) to the axle shaft (2) with its cavity directed opposite the axle shaft retainer. Slide the bearing and bearing retaining ring (1) over the axle shaft (2) and press them on using a press and press blocks. Following that, place the dust shield (1) and support plate (2) onto the axle shaft retainer. Apply Mopar Wheel Bearing Grease or another equivalent, inside the bearing and clean the outside of it with a rag after use. After that, place the axle into your car.

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Axle Bearings, Rear Part Number: 68499023AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Axle Shaft; Drive Axle Shaft, Rear; Differential Pinion, Differential, Wheel, Axle Bearing.; Side Bearings; Bearing; Bearing Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 83503064
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68499023AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, 70th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Rubicon X, SE, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited High Tide, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Moab, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon 392, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon X, Unlimited Rubicon X 4xe, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Sport S 4xe, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys 4xe, Unlimited Willys Sport, Unlimited X, Willys, Willys Sport, X, X-S | 2.4L L4, 2.5L L4, 3.6L V6, 3.8L V6, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.0L L6, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS

2008 Jeep Wrangler Wheel Bearing Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install a Wheel Bearing on 2008 Jeep Wrangler?
A: Examine the axle shaft retaining plate (1) for bends or warps and change it if you notice any. After that, put the retaining plate (1) onto the axle shaft (2). Place a thin coat of grease on the part of the axle seal where it will make contact, then join seal (1) to the axle shaft (2) with its cavity directed opposite the axle shaft retainer. Slide the bearing and bearing retaining ring (1) over the axle shaft (2) and press them on using a press and press blocks. Following that, place the dust shield (1) and support plate (2) onto the axle shaft retainer. Apply Mopar Wheel Bearing Grease or another equivalent, inside the bearing and clean the outside of it with a rag after use. After that, place the axle into your car.