K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1996)
Remove the drive axle (halfshaft) completely from the vehicle to gain access to the output shaft. DO NOT try to remove the output shaft without first
removing the drive axle (halfshaft) from the vehicle. Damage to halfshaft boots (seals) may result. Furthermore, attempts to reinstall the output shaft into
the differential with the halfshaft pushed off to one side may result In damage to the output shaft seal.
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Avoid contact between the inboard and outboard halfshaft boots (seals) and any surface which could cause a cut, nick, or abrasion.
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When loosening or tightening the 6 bolts which secure the halfshaft to the output shaft, care should be taken to prevent tools from contacting the
inboard halfshaft boot (seal).
