1999 gmc 1500 suburban front differential

1999 GMC SUBURBAN
168,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHANNONDAVID
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how do I take the front differential apart to change the outer bearings of a 1999 gmc 1500 suburban
Jan 2, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is a bolt where the axle enters the spider. Remove the bolt, push in on the axle to expose a retaining clip on the inside of the gear and then the axle will come out.
Jan 11, 2011 at 2:14 PM
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