Yukon/Denali 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2004)
2. If installing the right side inner axle shaft seal, perform the following steps:
2.1.
Install the inner axle shaft housing into a vise.
Clamp only on the mounting flange of the inner axle shaft housing.
2.2.
Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 36600, 8.25 inch axle, or the J 22833, 9.25 inch axle.
3. Install the inner axle shaft into the inner axle shaft housing.
Carefully tap the inner axle shaft into place with a soft-faced mallet.
4. Install the clutch fork assembly components. 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 F4 WD Axle).
5. Install the inner axle shaft and housing assembly to 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).
6. If installing the left side bearing and/or seal, perform the following steps:
6.1.
Install the bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 36609 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
6.2.
Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 36600, 8.25 inch axle, or the J 22833, 9.25 inch axle.
6.3.
Install the inner axle shaft into the differential case side gear using a soft-faced mallet until the retaining ring on the inner axle shaft is fully
seated within the groove in the differential case side gear.
6.4.
Pull back on the inner axle shaft to ensure that the inner axle shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear.
6.5.
Install the front differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement.
7. Fill the differential carrier assembly. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Lubricant Replacement -Front Drive Axle.
8. Lower the vehicle.
Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement- Front
^
Tools Required
-
J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
-
J 36366 Pinion Oil Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
