Removal Procedure

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Raise the vehicle.
Drain the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
If replacing the left side seal, perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect the wheel drive shaft from the inner shaft flange and set aside. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS . .
2. Remove the inner shaft.
3. Remove the inner shaft seal cover bolts.
4. Remove the inner shaft seal cover assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Inner Shaft Seal Cover Assembly
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
If replacing the left side bearing, perform the following steps:
1. Remove differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
2. Remove the left inner shaft.
3. Remove the inner shaft seal cover bolts.
4. Remove the inner shaft seal cover assembly.
5. Install the J-29369-1 to the backside of the inner shaft bearing.
6. Install the J-2619-01 to the J-29369-1 .
7. Remove the inner shaft bearing by pulling on the J-2619-01 .
If replacing the right side seal and/or bearing perform the following steps:
1. Remove the inner shaft and housing assembly. Refer to Inner Shaft and/or Housing Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
2. Remove the inner shaft from the inner shaft housing.
3. Install the inner shaft housing into a vise.
4. Install the J-29369-1 (2) to the backside of the seal or bearing as necessary.
5. Install the J-2619-01 (1) to the J-29369-1 (2).
6. Remove the seal or the seal and bearing by pulling on the J-2619-01.
  
  Fig 2: Installing J-29369-1 & J-2619-01
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.