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Removal Procedure

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  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 into the inner race.
  4. Pry the inner race back.
  5. Fig 1: Prying Inner Race Back
    GM749439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Insert a small pry bar into the inner race.
  7. Fig 2: Inserting Small Pry Bar Into Inner Race
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  8. Remove the inner part of the seal.
  9. Fig 3: Removing Inner Part Of Seal
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  10. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver or a small pry bar in the space between the outer race of the seal and the transfer case.
  11. Fig 4: Inserting Screwdriver Between Front Output Shaft Seal Outer Lip & Transfer Case
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  12. Remove the outer part of the seal.
  13. Fig 5: Removing Outer Part Of Seal
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