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Old 08-19-2007, 01:13 AM   #6 (permalink)
qldit
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Re: 1999 chevy silverado 4X4

Good Afternoon Dmouse1, that is a general description of the process, I am not familiar with that particular vehicle but expect it would be a similar arrangement.
You will know once you start the job, it is generally not all that difficult if it follows that normal pattern.
You may need a puller to get the flange off the diff pinion shaft, sometimes they get a bit of rust in them and may be a little bit tight.
With the right tools it is probably a couple of hours work in the backyard.

When you loosen the drive flange you can raise the front of the vehicle for a bit more room if needed and may get a bit of diff oil run out, do use jackstands or extra supports to safety the work area. Those machines can be pretty heavy.
You will need to have the wheels back on the ground to retighten that pinion shaft nut and the hubs locked.

Inspect the universal joints when you do this work and if there is any suspect, replace them.

Hopefully you will have a smoothe job with no hic-cups!

Cheers, qldit.
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