GMC Safari Parts

GMC Safari Parts Questions & Answers

• Oil Seal, Front Inner
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  Q: What tools are required to replace the front inner axle wheel seal or bearing on GMC Safari?

  A: The process to replace the front drive axle's inner axle seal or bearing needs slide hammer (J 23907), bushing and universal remover (J 29369-1), axle bearing installer (J 42211), seal installer (J 42738) and driver handle (J 8092) as instruments. The first step is to lift the vehicle before you take out the left or right wheel drive shaft but protect the case from damage. First secure the bushing along with universal remover (J 29369-1) onto the back of the inner Axle Shaft bearing then insert the slide hammer (J 23907) to extract the bearing. To remove the inner Axle Shaft seal first place the seal cover in a vise and install the bushing and universal remover (J 29369-1) on the seal backside before using the slide hammer (J 23907). This process for the right side begins by removing the inner Axle Shaft together with its housing assembly followed by a removal of the inner Axle Shaft from the housing then using the bushing and universal remover (J 29369-1) and slide hammer (J 23907) to remove both bearing and seal. The process starts with bearing installation through the axle bearing installer (J 42211) combined with driver handle (J 8092) while using the square shoulder on the bearing. Next, install the new Axle Shaft seal with the seal installer (J 42738). Place the reinstalled inner Axle Shaft and housing components together before attaching the inner Axle Shaft seal cover and torquing bolts at 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). To finish the installation process you must gently strike the left inner Axle Shaft using a soft mallet before reinstalling the wheel drive shaft and verifying the axle lubricant level and lowering the vehicle.
• Alternator
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  Q: How to replace the alternator on GMC Safari?

  A: Start the generator replacement process by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable while following thebattery disconnect caution. Start by separating the air cleaner assembly along with the Drive Belt followed by eliminating the regulator electrical link. Trim the generator by first removing the front mounting bolts and the rear mounting bolt along with the generator output (BAT) terminal nut. Hang the generator onto the vehicle first before installing its mounting bolts with limited torque. Fit the generator output (BAT) lead before installing the generator output (BAT) nut with loose physical tension. Use 50 n.m (37 lb ft) torque when tightening the generator mounting bolts together with 10 n.m (89 lb in) for the bat terminal nut. After plugging in the electrical connector of the regulator proceed with installing the Drive Belt before you reinstall the air cleaner then complete the installation by connecting the battery negative cable.
• Nameplate, Front
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  Q: How to replace the Radiator Grille Emblem on GMC Safari?

  A: Before accessing the Radiator Grille Emblem you must first take out the grille to preserve its features. Remove the backside grille emblem nuts before taking out the physical emblem. Secure the grille emblem onto the grille components by following Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. After placing the grille emblem on the back surface, secure the nuts by turning them to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in). Reattach the grille to its original position.
• Distributor Assembly
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  Q: How to service and repair the distributor on GMC Safari?

  A: Start by removing the engine cover to service and repair the distributor. Whitish buildup around the cap terminals, cap discoloration and yellowing of rotor cap and darkening with some carbon under rotor segment is normal. replacement is only done if there are driveability concerns. Check for caps leaks, small holes or carbon tracks between the terminal traces. Take off the cap and apply a DMM by putting one lead on a cap terminal while probing all the other terminals and the central carbon ball with the second lead, rotating the base lead to the next terminal and repeating the process until all secondary terminals have been tested. replace the cap if there are readings which are not infinite. Inspect for corrosion excess on the boundaries and nail brushing to clean, and the cap to replace if there is an excess corrosion but some is normal. Check the rotor segment for excess misuse and replace the rotor when there is excess looseness. Inspect for shaft-to-bushing looseness by examining the housing for cracks and damage, putting the shaft into the housing to replace the whole housing assembly if the shaft wobbles. Finally, reinstall the engine cover.