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GM 12471488
Axle Shafts, Rear

2001-2004 GM

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GM 12471488 Axle Shafts, Rear
GM 12471488 Axle Shafts, Rear
  • Part Description
    Shaft, Rear Axle Drive; Axle Shaft
  • Position
    Rear
  • Manufacturer
    General Motors
  • Manufacturer's Notes
    This part is discontinued.
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  • Vehicle Fitment

    Year Make Model Trim Engine
    2002-2004 Cadillac EscaladeBase8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2003-2004 Cadillac Escalade ESVBase8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2002-2004 Cadillac Escalade EXTBase8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500Base, North Face, On Road Edition, WBH, Z66, Z718 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
    2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500Base8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
    2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Base, Hybrid, LS, LT, SS, WT, Z71 Off-Road6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2001-2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLS, LT8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500Base, LS, LT, WT8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
    2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HDBase, LS, LT, WT8 Cyl 6.0 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
    2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500Base, LS, LT, WT8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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    Warning: California's Proposition 65
  • Customer Questions & Expert Answers

    Q:
    Is this 12471488 designed for my car? Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    A:
    Please Select Your Vehicle model to see if part number 12471488 is suitable before ordering.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    How do you create clearance for the C-lock for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Push the flange of the axle shaft toward the differential, and if necessary, tap it with a soft-faced mallet.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done once the axle shaft is removed for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take out the gasket and clean the axle shaft flange and the outside face of the hub assembly.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the rear axle shaft for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Begin by raising the vehicle and removing the tire and wheel assembly.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What are the final steps after installing the axle shaft for the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly, inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing if necessary, and lower the vehicle.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the next component to take out after the tire and wheel assembly for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the rear steering gear assembly.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be removed after the rear steering gear assembly for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the steering knuckle assembly.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the next step after removing the axle shaft from the housing for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    For installation, carefully insert the axle shaft into the rear axle housing without damaging the seal, ensuring the splines engage the differential side gear.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the installation process for the new gasket and axle shaft for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Place the gasket onto the axle shaft, then insert both the gasket and axle shaft into the axle tube, ensuring the shaft splines mesh with the differential side gear and aligning the holes in the axle flange and gasket with those in the hub.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done with the wheel drive shaft splined shank during installation for the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Insert the wheel drive shaft splined shank into the knuckle hub.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    How do you ensure the lock is seated properly in the differential gear for the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Pull the shaft flange outward to seat the lock in the differential gear and align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be removed after the tire and wheel assembly for the 2004 GMC Yukon? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the brake caliper and rear wheel speed sensor.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done to remove the C-lock for the 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Carefully remove the C-lock from the button end of the axle shaft without rotating the shaft to avoid misaligning the gears.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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