Sierra Denali AWD V8-6.2L (2008)
Differential Output Shaft Bearing: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in - 10
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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 36609 Axle Tube Bearing Installer
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J 45225 Axle Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Drain the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Front Drive Axle) .
3. Remove the right side seal and/or bearing by performing the following steps:
1. Remove the inner axle shaft and housing assembly from the differential carrier case assembly. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner
Shaft Housing Replacement (8.25 F4WD Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Drive Axle/Front Drive Axle Inner
Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement (8.25 F4WD Axle))Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement (8.25
S4WD and 9.25 Axles) () .
2. Remove the clutch fork assembly components and the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft
and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement (8.25 F4WD Axle) (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Drive Axle/Front Drive
Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement (8.25 F4WD Axle))Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing
Replacement (8.25 S4WD and 9.25 Axles) () .
3. Install the inner axle shaft housing into a vise.
Clamp only on the mounting flange of the inner axle shaft housing.
4. Install the J 29369-1 , 8.25 inch axle, or the J 29369-2 , 9.25 inch axle, 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 (1).
6. Remove the inner axle shaft seal and/or the inner axle shaft bearing using the J 2619-01 .