1998 GMC Sonoma I have gear oil in my passenger side break

1998 GMC SONOMA
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DURDADDY
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I have a bumping sound when taking off from a stop. I beleive I have to replace seal in rear axle and will probably have to do the bearings (probably why the seal is leaking). I've never done this before. Do I have to get into the pumpkin and pinion gears to get the axle out? Any special tools involved to get the axle out other than socket set?

Thank you.
Oct 15, 2009 at 9:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You will need to remove the retaining clip in the differential. Actually, there are no special tools required.
Nov 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM
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