K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2003)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Differential
Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle
Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle
Tools Required
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J22833 Housing Drive Gear Seal Installer (9.25 inch axle)
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J2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J29369-1 Bushing and Bearing Remover
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J29369-2 Bushing and Bearing Remover (2-3 inch)
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J36600 Output Shaft Seal Installer (8.25 inch axle)
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J36609 Axle Tube Bearing Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the differential carrier assembly.
3. If replacing the right side seal and/or bearing, perform these steps:
3.1.
Remove the inner axle shaft and housing assembly from the differential carrier case assembly.
3.2.
Remove the clutch fork assembly components and the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing.
3.3.
Install the inner axle shaft housing into a vise.
Clamp only on the mounting flange of the inner axle shaft housing.
3.4.
Install the J29369-1, 8.25 inch axle, or the J29369-2, 9.25 inch axle, behind the inner axle shaft seal or the inner axle shaft bearing as
necessary.
3.5.
Install the J2619-01 (2) to the J29369-1 or the J29369-2 (1).
3.6.
Remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J2619-01.
4. If replacing the left side seal and/or bearing, proceed as follows:
4.1.
Remove the differential carrier assembly.
4.2.
Place the differential carrier assembly into a vise.
Clamp only on the mounting flange of the differential carrier assembly case.
4.3.
Remove the inner axle shaft using a hammer and a brass drift.
4.4.
Install the J29369-1, 8.25 inch axle, or the J29369-2, 9.25 inch axle, behind the inner axle shaft seal or the inner axle shaft bearing as
necessary.
4.5.
Install the J2619-01 to the J29369-1 or the J29369-2.
4.6.
Remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J2619-0 1.
Installation Procedure
