Yukon XL 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
Note: Support the wheel drive shaft in order to not over flex the CV joint.
4. If only replacing the left side seal, perform the following steps:
1. Place an alignment mark between the inner axle shaft and the wheel drive shaft.
2. If servicing the 8.25 inch axle, remove the shock module. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Front Suspension.
3. Disconnect the wheel drive shaft from the inner axle shaft.
4. Remove the inner axle shaft using a hammer and a brass drift.
5. Remove the inner axle shaft seal using a suitable seal remover tool.
5. If replacing both the left side seal and bearing, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
2. Place the differential carrier assembly into a vise.
Clamp only on the mounting flange of the differential carrier assembly case.
3. Remove the inner axle shaft using a hammer and a brass drift.
