Yukon/Denali 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle
Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
Inner Axle Seal and/or Bearing Replacement - Front Drive Axle
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Tools Required
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
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J 22833 Housing Drive Gear Seal Installer (9.25 inch axle)
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J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
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J 29369-1 Bushing and Bearing Remover
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J 29369-2 Bushing and Bearing Remover (2-3 inch)
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J 36600 Output Shaft Seal Installer (8.25 inch axle)
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J 36609 Axle Tube Bearing Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Drain the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle.
3. If replacing the right side seal and/or bearing, perform the following steps:
3.1.
Remove the inner axle shaft and housing assembly from the differential carrier case assembly. Refer to Inner Shaft and/or Housing
Replacement - Front Drive Axle (8.25 S4WD and 9.25 Axles) or Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement -Front Drive Axle (8.25 F4WD
Axle).
3.2.
Remove the clutch fork assembly components and the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing. Refer to Inner Shaft and/or Housing
Replacement -Front Drive Axle (8.25 S4WD and 9.25 Axles) or Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement - Front Drive Axle (8.25 F4WD
Axle).
3.3.
Install the inner axle shaft housing into a vise. Clamp only on the mounting flange of the inner axle shaft housing.
3.4.
Install the J 29369-1, 8.25 inch axle, or the J29369-2, 9.25 inch axle, behind the inner axle shaft seal or the inner axle shaft bearing as
necessary.
3.5.
Install the J2619-01 (2) to the J29369-1 or the J 29369-2 (1).
3.6.
Remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J 2619-01.