Sierra 1500 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2006)
4. Remove the left side seal and/or bearing by performing the following steps:
1. Remove the differential carrier assembly.
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.
4. Install the J 29369-1 , 8.25 inch axle, or the J 29369-2, 9.25 inch axle (1), behind the inner axle shaft seal or the inner axle shaft bearing as
necessary.
5. Install the J 2619-01 (2) to the J 29369-1 or the J 29369-2.
6. Remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J 2619-01.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the right side bearing with the square shoulder in using the J 36609 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
2. Install the new axle shaft seal using the J 45225 (1) and the J 8092 (2).
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.
5. Install the inner axle shaft and housing assembly to the differential carrier case assembly.