Sierra 3500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2006)
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Remove the inner axle shaft seal using a suitable seal remover tool.
5. If replacing both the left side seal and bearing, perform the following steps:
0. Remove the differential carrier assembly.
1. Place the differential carrier assembly into a vise. Clamp only on the mounting flange of the differential carrier assembly case.
2. Remove the inner axle shaft using a hammer and a brass drift.
3. Install the J 29369-1, 8.25 inch axle, or the J 29369-2, 9.25 inch axle (1), behind the inner axle shaft seal or the inner axle shaft bearing as
necessary.
4. Install the J 2619-01 (2) to the J 29369-1 or the J 29369-2.
5. Remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J 2619-01.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the right side bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 36609 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
2. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 45225 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
