Sierra Classic 1500 4WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement.
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
5. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 44685 (8.6 inch and 9.5 inch LD axles) (1) and the J 2619-01 (2).
6. Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 29712 (9.5 inch axle).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the axle shaft bearing using the J 23690 (8.6 inch and 9.5 inch LD axles) (1) or the J 29709 (9.5 inch axle) (1) and the J 8092 (2).
2. Drive the axle shaft bearing into the axle housing until the tool bottoms against the tube.
