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Left Front Axle Shaft Difficult To Remove - keywords axle differential leak seal shaft shudder

Subject:8.25 and 9.25 Left Front Axle Shaft Difficult to Remove

Models:1999-2007 Cadillac Escalade
2002-2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
1996-2000 Chevrolet K Pickup
1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado
1996-2007 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
1996-2000 GMC K Pickup
1999-2007 GMC Sierra
1996-1999 GMC Suburban
1996-2007 GMC Yukon
2000-2007 GMC Yukon XL
2003-2006 Hummer H2


This PI is being updated to add recommendations. Please discard PIP3340B.

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Unable to remove the left front axle shaft.

Recommendation/Instructions:
  1. Remove the front axle assembly from the vehicle. Refer to published service procedures.
  2. Position the front axle assembly straight up and down so the left stub shaft is facing upward.
  3. Using a ball peen hammer, tap the left stub shaft flange down and up repeatedly until the stub shaft separates from the axle assembly. This step centers the c-clip in the retaining groove of the stub shaft

Note:: If the above procedure is ineffective in removing the left stub shaft, the stub shaft will need to be cut off in a safe manner to enable removal of the gear case, cross pin and shaft.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.