1998 Chevy Silverado front right axle seal

1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
299,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MGEFLE
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do you have a picture on how to remove the snap ring and thrush washer on the axle?
Mar 12, 2010 at 6:04 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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I don't have a picture of how to remove it, it is just an exploded view of the housing assembly. You should have a small gap under it where you can get the tip of a screwdriver, or pick under it, and work it around and out of the groove.
Mar 12, 2010 at 10:41 PM
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MGEFLE
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the snap ring was internal, i pryed the gear off and purchaced a new ring. diagram would have saved me alot of grief!
Mar 13, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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Sorry I couldn't provide a step by step procedure with detailed illustrations. Sometimes limited by information that we are provided. Glad you got it resolved, and hope that the information that I did provide, assisted you as much as possible.
Mar 15, 2010 at 9:53 PM
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