Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
7. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 45225 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
8. 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.
9. Pull back on the inner axle shaft to ensure that the inner axle shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear.
10. Install the front differential carrier assembly.
11. Fill the differential carrier assembly. Use the correct fluid.
12. Lower the vehicle.
Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement - Front
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Tools Required
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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 36366 Pinion Oil Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the brake calipers.
4. Remove the differential carrier assembly shield, if equipped.
5. Reference mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the front axle pinion yoke.
6. Remove the yoke retainer bolts (6) and the yoke retainers (7) from the front axle pinion yoke (1).
7. Disconnect the propeller shaft universal joint (2) from the front axle pinion yoke (1). Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss
of bearing rollers.
