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Sir Dan Enthusiast

Sir Dan

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In an effort to cure the vibration problem on my 2016 silverado, I'm changing out one of my rear axle shafts because it's not true and has a wobble. My problem is that I have removed the c-clip that holds the shaft in the diff but it still won't come out. Does anyone know if there is an ABS component inside that has to be dealt with like a pressed on tone ring or something. I've tapped with a hammer a bit but don't want to break something. Everything I see online says the axle should slide right out after c-clip is off. Help!

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I use a pry bar against the backing plate to the back of the axle hub, it will come out, the smooth portion of the shaft is stuck tight on the axle seal.

 

 

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Sir Dan Enthusiast

Sir Dan

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Thx for the reply. I just wanted to be sure before I start reefing on it too hard. Would you replace the seal and/or bearing as well? Only 11,000 mi on the truck.

LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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No need to replace bearing but replace the seal. Never know if you knick it ever so slightly and it starts leaking right after you put it back together

Sir Dan Enthusiast

Sir Dan

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Well, after a little prying it popped right out. I went with an oem shaft since the Yukon I was looking at was backordered and also I like keeping things stock. I'll update with vibe results once I get a few interstate miles on.

Sir Dan Enthusiast

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Axle shaft replacement seems to have cured my shake. Very pleased but pissed that I've had to spend lots of time and money because GM uses these crappy Mexican built axles and then say the awful shaking is normal.

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