Yukon/Denali XL 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting in Service Precautions.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper.
4. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor.
5. Remove the rear cover and the gasket.
6. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
7. Remove the pinion shaft.
8. Push the flange of the axle shaft (1) toward the differential.
Important: It may be necessary to tap the axle shaft toward the differential with a soft faced mallet to obtain the clearance needed to remove the
C-lock.
9. Remove the C-lock (4) from the button end of the axle shaft (1).
