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how do you replace rear end seal on 85 blazer

Sent to Car Experts September 11 04:06 PM

trying to replace rear end seal and can not figure out how to remove axle lock clip.

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September 11 4:09 PM (3 minutes and 33 seconds later)
         
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Fig. 4: Clean all dirt or corrosion from the differential housing and cover in order to prevent contamination


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Fig. 5: Loosen and remove the cover retaining bolts, then carefully break the gasket seal allowing oil to drain


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Fig. 6: Once the fluid has drained, remove the cover from the differential housing


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Fig. 7: Loosen pinion shaft lockscrew


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Fig. 8: Remove the lock screw in order to free the pinion shaft


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Fig. 9: Once the shaft is freed, withdraw it from the differential


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Fig. 10: Remove the C-lock in order to free the axle shaft


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Fig. 11: Remove the shaft by pulling it straight back and from the housing tube


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Fig. 12: If necessary, remove the old seal using a prybar, but be careful not to damage the sealing surface


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Fig. 13: Install a new seal using a suitable installation tool or driver



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September 11 4:16 PM (6 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
thanks for the help !!!!!
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