OEM 2003 GMC Safari Wheel Seal

2003 GMC Safari Wheel Seal Parts and Q&A

• Q: What tools are required to replace the front inner axle wheel seal or bearing on 2003 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.