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 the vehicle.
- 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 - FRONT .
- Insert a flat-tipped screw driver in the inner race.
- Pry the inner race back.
- 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.
- Remove the inner part of the seal.
- 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.
- Remove the outer part of the seal.