Replacing the axle seals

2002 GMC SIERRA
280,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASONPYZO
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does the right front axle shaft pop out of the carrier like the left side did and if so is it okay to use a slide hammer on it or do I have to take the axle tube off? is there a special sealant to use when putting the axle tube back on the carrier case? replacing the axle seals.
Feb 28, 2017 at 6:37 AM
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HMAC300
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see picture for how to remove axle shafts. normally a large pry bar will pop it out from case or tube. the seal should always be replaced while shaft is out. It is cheap and easily done.
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Feb 28, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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JASONPYZO
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Yeah I don't know what happened, I don't see a picture. I tried a pry bar and it started to booger up the axle tubes the end. So do you think its ok to use a slide hammer?
Feb 28, 2017 at 5:27 PM
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ya a slide hammer should work. i'll send instructions again. it is not a pic just how to do it out of manual.
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Mar 1, 2017 at 6:12 AM