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Replacing the axle seals

Tiny
JASONPYZO
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  • 2002 GMC SIERRA
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Does the right front axle shaft pop out of the carrier like the left side did and if so is it okay to use a slide hammer on it or do I have to take the axle tube off? Is there a special sealant to use when putting the axle tube back on the carrier case? Replacing the axle seals.
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 6:37 AM

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Tiny
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See picture for how to remove axle shafts. Normally a large pry bar will pop it out from case or tube. The seal should always be replaced while shaft is out. It is cheap and easily done.
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 8:03 AM
Tiny
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Yeah I don't know what happened, I don't see a picture. I tried a pry bar and it started to booger up the axle tubes the end. So do you think its ok to use a slide hammer?
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 5:27 PM
Tiny
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Ya a slide hammer should work. I'll send instructions again. It is not a pic just how to do it out of manual.
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Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 AT 6:12 AM

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