C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Front Axle Replacement
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Tools Required
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J24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Support the axle with a floor jack in order to eliminate any load on the springs.
4. Remove the steering arm, the knuckle, and the spindle.
5. Remove the nut and the washer.
6. Remove the shock absorber from the axle.
7. Remove the nut and the washer.
8. Remove the stabilizer link from the stabilizer shaft. Using the J24319-B, separate the stabilizer shaft from the stabilizer link.