Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 2 (2004)
12.
Remove the axle shaft bolts and axle shaft.
12.1. Remove the flange bolts.
12.2. Lightly tap the axle shaft with a soft-faced hammer in order to loosen the shaft.
12.3. Grip the rib on the axle shaft flange with a pair of locking pliers. Twist the axle shaft flange in order to start the axle shaft removal
12.4. Remove the axle shaft from the tube.
12.5. Remove the gasket
12.6. Clean the axle shaft flange and the outside face of the hub assembly.
13.
Remove the axle nut retaining ring.
14.
Remove the key.
