GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2004 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Front Drive Axle 🢒 Front Drive Axle Seal and Bearing Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
    • J 8092 Universal Drive Handle 3/4 Inch - 10
    • J 21426 Extension Housing Seal Installer
    • J 29369-2 Bushing and Bearing Remover 2-3 inch
    • J 45232 Differential Bearing Adjuster Needle Bearing Installer - Left

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1339815 Size: SH
  1. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 942101 Size: SH
  2. Remove the swaybar link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1339808 Size: SH
  3. Using the J 29369-2 (2) and the J 2619-01 (1) , remove the axle seal.

    4. Object Number: 1339806 Size: SH
  4. Using the J 29369-2 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2) , remove the axle bearing.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1339712 Size: SH
  1. Position the axle bearing in the intermediate housing.
  2. Using the J 45232 (1) and the J 8092 (2) , install the axle bearing.

    3. Object Number: 1339711 Size: SH
  3. Using the J 21426 (1) , install the axle seal.

    4. Object Number: 1339815 Size: SH
  4. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 942101 Size: SH
  5. Install the swaybar link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  6. Check in fluid level. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
  7. Lower the vehicle.