Escalade V8-5.7L VIN R (2000)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - L/H Front Axle Removal Tips
INFORMATION
Bulletin No.: 08-04-19-006
Date: November 24, 2008
Subject:
Information on Difficult to Remove 8.25 and 9.25 Left Front Axle Shaft - Center C-Clip
Models:
1999-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
1996-2009 Chevrolet Silverado Classic, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2002-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
1996-1999 GMC Suburban
1996-2009 GMC Sierra Classic, Sierra, Yukon
2000-2009 GMC Yukon XL
2003-2009 HUMMER H2, H2 SUT
Some technicians may comment on not being able to remove the left front axle shaft from the gear case when replacing the axle seal. To ease removal,
the left front axle shaft C-clip needs to be centered in the retaining grove.
1.
Remove the front axle assembly from the vehicle. Refer to SI procedures.
2.
Position the front axle assembly straight up and down so the left stub shaft is facing upward.
3.
Using a ball peen hammer, tap the left stub shaft flange up and down repeatedly until the stub shaft separates from the axle assembly. This step
centers the C-clip in the retaining groove of the stub shaft.
4.
Inspect the C-clip and replace if necessary.
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