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Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side|Page 10783 > < A/T - 4T80E, Slips in Gear/L/H Axle Seal Leaks|Page 10780
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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side

Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools

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J 8092 Driver Handle

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J 33832 Rear Bearing Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the rear differential. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement.
3. Remove the exhaust system.
4. Remove the spare tire.

Important: In the following service procedure, it is not necessary to completely remove the propeller shaft. Relocate the propeller shaft to
the side and secure with mechanics wire or equivalent.

5. Remove the propeller shaft.
6. Remove the left rear wheel drive shaft.
7. Support rear differential with a transmission jack stand.

8. Remove the left rear differential support bushing bolt.

Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side|Page 10783 > < A/T - 4T80E, Slips in Gear/L/H Axle Seal Leaks|Page 10780