Sierra 1500 4WD V6-4.3L (2008)
6. If both the left side bearing and seal was removed, perform the following step. Install the left side bearing with the square shoulder in using the J
36609 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
7. If both the left side bearing and seal was removed, perform the following step. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 45225 (1) and the J 8092
(2).
8. If both the left side bearing and seal was removed, perform the following step. Install the inner axle shaft into the differential case side gear using a
soft-faced mallet until the retaining ring on the inner axle shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential case side gear.
Pull back on the inner axle shaft to ensure that the inner axle shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear.
9. If both the left side bearing and seal was removed, perform the following step. Install the front differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential
Carrier Assembly Replacement (1500 FWD) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Drive Axle/Differential Carrier Assembly
Replacement)Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (2500 4WD) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Drive
Axle/Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement) .
