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Removal Procedure

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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.
  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 in Propeller Shaft.
  3. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver behind the inner race of the seal.
  4. Pry the inner race forward
    5. Fig 1: Inserting Screwdriver Behind Inner Race Of Seal
    GM819585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a small pry bar, move the inner seal race forward on the front output shaft.
  6. Remove the inner seal race from the front output shaft.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Inner Seal Race From Front Output Shaft
    GM819650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver or a small pry bar between the outer lip of the front output shaft seal and the transfer case.
  8. Remove the remaining part of the front output shaft seal from the transfer case.
    9. Fig 3: Inserting Screwdriver Between Outer Lip Of Front Output Shaft Seal & Transfer Case
    GM819658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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