Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
Remove the rear propeller shaft.
- For vehicles equipped with the one piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE .
- For vehicles equipped with the two piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE .
Remove the transfer case rear output shaft seal.

Fig 1: Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Seal

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Inspect the rear output shaft bushing for scoring or wear.
Remove the rear output shaft bushing if required, using the J 45380 .
- Install the finger section of the J 45380 in front of the bushing.
- Install the tube and forcing screw to the finger section. Ensure the forcing screw is backed out.
- Using a wrench on the forcing screw, remove the rear output shaft bushing.
Fig 2: Removing Rear Output Shaft Bushing
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