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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped.

    Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .

  2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT-FRONT  .
  3. Insert a flat-tipped screw driver into the inner race.
  4. Pry the inner race back.
    Fig 1: Pry Inner Race Back With Flat-Tipped Screw Driver
    G01481027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Insert a small pry bar into the inner race.
    IMPORTANT: When performing the following service procedure, the outer part of the seal will slightly move out of the transfer case with the inner part seal.
  6. Pry the inner part of the seal from the outer seal body.
    Fig 2: Prying Inner Part Of Seal From Outer Seal Body
    G01481028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the inner part of the seal.
    Fig 3: Removing Inner Part Of Seal
    G01481029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver or small pry bar into the space between the lip of the outer race of the seal and the transfer case.
  9. Pry the outer race out of the transfer case.
    Fig 4: Pry Outer Race Out Of Transfer Case
    G01481030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the outer part of the seal.
    Fig 5: Outer Part Of Seal
    G01481031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.