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.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Remove the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE .
- Remove the rear output shaft seal from the transfer case.
- 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.