Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 GMC Yukon XL and 2006 GMC Yukon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: The front output shaft seal is a two piece internal seal. The inner seal race is a force fit on the front output shaft.

Fig 1: Inserting Screwdriver Behind Inner Race of Front Output Shaft Seal

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Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver behind the inner race of the seal.
Pry the inner race forward

Fig 2: Removing Inner Seal Race From Front Output Shaft

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Using a small pry bar, move the inner seal race forward on the front output shaft.
remove the inner seal race from the front output shaft.

Fig 3: Inserting Screwdriver Into Space Between Outer Race Seal Lip & Transfer Case

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Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver or a small pry bar between the outer lip of the front output shaft seal and the transfer case.
Remove the remaining part of the front output shaft seal from the transfer case.