Sierra Classic 1500 2WD V8-5.3L Hybrid (2007)
Differential Carrier: Service and Repair
Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Place jack or utility stands at the rear end of the vehicle.
4. Remove the engine protection shield.
5. Remove the front differential carrier assembly shield, if equipped. Refer to Shield Replacement.
6. Drain the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement.
7. Disconnect the front propeller shaft from the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
8. Remove the relay rod. Refer to Relay Rod Replacement.
9. Support the differential carrier assembly with a transmission jack or equivalent.
10. Remove the wheel drive shaft inboard flange bolts from the inner axle shaft, both sides.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front axle actuator, S4WD axle only.
