GMC 1990 Light Truck Repair Manual page 320

4C5-4 L-VAN FRONT AXLE
Seal
Figure 4— Removing the Axle Shaft
Parts should be thoroughly dried immediately after
cleaning. Use soft, clean, lintless rags. Parts may be
dried with compressed air. Do not allow the bearings to
spin while drying them with compressed air.
INSPECTION
It is very important to carefully and thoroughly
inspect all drive unit parts before assembly.
Thorough inspection of the drive parts for wear or
stress and subsequent replacement of worn parts will
eliminate costly drive component repair after reassem­
bly.
29. Carrier Case
59. Shaft
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Figure 5—Separating the Carrier Case Halves
Stlf
18. Bolt 29. Carrier Case
19. Lock Tab 32. Sleeve
Figure 6—Removing the Lock Tabs
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