Tools Required

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Support the vehicle with a safety stand.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the shift control arm.
6. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
7. Remove the drive axle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
8. Remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.



9. Remove the drive axle oil seal.
10. Fill between the oil seal lips with chassis grease GM P/N 1051344 or equivalent.

1. Install the drive axle oil seal with J 26938 and J 8092 .
2. Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
3. Install the drive axle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
4. Install the ball joint. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
5. Install the stabilizer shaft.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
7. Remove the safety stand.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.