Hey guys


I need to change out my rear wheel seal on an 02 dually. How are the axles removed? Are they like the old chevy diffs or is there a new procedure? any help would be great


Cheers


Bear

<H1>Rear Axle - Disassemble 11.5 Inch Axle</H1>
<UL ="BULLET">Tools Required
<LI>J 2222-C (http://service.gm.com/servlets/RetrieveTif?pic=36476) Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
<LI>J 8614-01 (http://service.gm.com/servlets/RetrieveTif?pic=1507) Flange/Pulley Holding Tool
<LI>J 24429 (http://service.gm.com/servlets/RetrieveTif?pic=764133) Side Bearing Backlash Spanner
<LI>J 44421 (http://service.gm.com/servlets/RetrieveTif?pic=689081) Pinion Remover </LI>[/list]

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<LI ="1">Remove the rear axle fill plug and the seal.
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<LI ="1">Remove the rear axle drain plug.
<LI ="1">Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
<LI ="1">Inspect the drain plug for excessive metal particle accumulation. This accumulation is symptomatic of extreme wear.
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<LI ="1">Remove the axle flange bolts.
<LI ="1">Lightly tap the axle shaft with a soft-faced hammer in order to loosen the shaft.
<LI ="1">Grip the rib on the axle shaft flange with a locking pliers. Twist the axle shaft flange in order to start the axle shaft removal.
<LI ="1">Remove the axle shaft from the axle housing.
<LI ="1">Remove the gasket.
<LI ="1">Clean the axle shaft flange and the outside face of the hub assembly.
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<LI ="1">Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts.
<LI ="1">Remove the rear axle housing cover from the axle housing.
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<LI ="1">Measure the amount of torque required to rotate the pinion. Use an inch-pound torque wrench. Record this measurement for reassembly. This will give the combined preload for the following components:
<UL ="BULLET">
<LI>The pinion bearings
<LI>The pinion seal
<LI>The differential case bearings </LI>
<LI ="1">Draw 2 arrows pointing at each other, one on the pinion stem, the other on the pinion yoke.
<LI ="1">Record the number of exposed threads on the pinion stem for reference.
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Thanks Tanner, you da man http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif


Cheers


Bear

Ya but you dont have to remove the rear cover just the bolts on the axle end

damn I wish I had a password to that service.gm.com site.... sure could be useful!!





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good info..... not sure why you need to remove the pinion or diff cover to chance a wheel seal.... but maybe i missed somthing in the post.

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good info..... not sure why you need to remove the pinion or diff cover to chance a wheel seal.... but maybe i missed somthing in the post.

I picked up the CDs on ebay for $40

I was just looking at the drawings of this procedure, and was wondering if the brake rotor comes off the hub or is this all one piece?