| 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 |
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:
- Remove the front axle assembly from the vehicle. Refer to published service procedures.
- Position the front axle assembly straight up and down so the left stub shaft is facing upward.
- 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.
