Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L Hybrid (2004)
7. On axles with a locking differential, remove the shaft part way. Rotate the case until the pinion shaft touches the housing.
8. On axles with a locking differential, use a screwdriver, or a similar tool, in order to enter the differential case and rotate the lock (1) until the lock
aligns with the thrust block (2).
9. Push the flange of the axle shaft (1) toward the differential.
10. Remove the C-lock (4) from the button end of the axle shaft (1).
11. Important:
When removing the axle shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligning the gears will make the assembly
difficult.
Remove the axle shaft (1) from the housing (5).
