Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the fuel tank shield, if equipped. Refer to Fuel Tank Shield Replacement (TrailBlazer, Envoy) or Fuel Tank Shield Replacement (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL) in Frame and Underbody.
Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Dust Shield From Front Output Shaft

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Remove the dust shield from the front output shaft.

Fig 2: Inserting Screwdriver Between Front Output Shaft Seal Outer Lip & Transfer Case

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Lightly tap the screw driver around the edge of the front output shaft seal.

Fig 3: Inserting Small Pry Bar Into Inner Race

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Pry the front out shaft seal from the transfer case.

Fig 4: Removing Outer Part Of Seal

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Remove the front output shaft seal from the transfer case.