Sierra 3500 4WD V8-6.0L (2008)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Tremec 5-Speed (TZ0) - Manual Transmission
Mainshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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J 23129 Universal Seal Remover
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J 6125-1B Slide Hammer
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J 36503 Extension Housing Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and
Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement) or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (See:
Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement) .
2. Remove the rear oil seal using J 6125-1B (1) and J 23129 (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Using J 36503 install the NEW rear oil seal.
2. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller
Shaft/Service and Repair/One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement) or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts,
Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement) .
3. Check to transmission fluid level. Add if necessary.
4. Lower the vehicle.