Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 2002 GMC Yukon, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Prying Inner Race Back

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Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the transfer case shield from the crossmember (if equipped). Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE .
Insert a flat-tipped screw driver in the inner race.
Pry the inner race back.

Fig 2: Inserting Small Pry Bar Into Inner Race

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Insert a small pry bar in 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.

Pry the inner part of the seal from the outer seal body.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Part Of Seal

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Remove the inner part of the seal.

Fig 4: Inserting Screwdriver Between Front Output Shaft Seal Outer Lip & Transfer Case

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Insert a flat-tipped screw driver or small pry bar in the space between the outer race of the seal and the transfer case.
Pry the outer race out of the transfer case.

Fig 5: Removing Outer Part Of Seal

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Remove the outer part of the seal.