Information on Difficult to Remove 8.25 and 9.25 Left Front Axle Shaft - Center C-Clip (08-04-19-006)
Publication date: 2008-11-24Reference number: 08-04-19-006
Information on Difficult to Remove 8.25 and 9.25 Left Front Axle Shaft - Center C-Clip
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 08-04-19-006, Date of Issue:
November 24, 2008
| Affected Model(s): | 1999-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; 1996-2009 Chevrolet Silverado Classic, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; 2002-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche; 1996-1999 GMC Suburban; 1996-2009 GMC Sierra Classic, Sierra, Yukon; 2000-2009 GMC Yukon XL; 2003-2009 HUMMER H2, H2 SUT |
SERVICE INFORMATION
Some technicians may comment on not being able to remove the left front axle shaft from the gear case when replacing the axle seal. To ease removal, the left front axle shaft C-clip needs to be centered in the retaining grove.
- Remove the front axle assembly from the vehicle. Refer to SI procedures.
- Position the front axle assembly straight up and down so the left stub shaft is facing upward.
- Using a ball peen hammer, tap the left stub shaft flange up and down repeatedly until the stub shaft separates from the axle assembly. This step centers the C-clip in the retaining groove of the stub shaft.
- Inspect the C-clip and replace if necessary.