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kelsfine69 · 12-23-2012, 12:16 AM

If the axle is groved from the bearing then you will need a new/used axles, usually not and leaky seals are very common. To replace the axle bearings you will need a bearing removal tool on a slide hammer and a bearing installer driver. They can be a PITA to get out.

12-23-2012, 12:16 AM	#5
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: 83 1/2 ton 6 cylinder, 10 bolt rear end...bearing shot? If the axle is groved from the bearing then you will need a new/used axles, usually not and leaky seals are very common. To replace the axle bearings you will need a bearing removal tool on a slide hammer and a bearing installer driver. They can be a PITA to get out. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...