Front axle seal replacement

[DJK555]

Re a 88 K2500 4x4 auto trans with a 5.7L TBI, I'm looking for a procedure to replace the right front axle shaft seal. Haynes talks about removing the axle tube with all components and taking it to a dealer for seal and/or bearing replacement. Is it possible to undo the drive axle and push it out of the way and to tap out the axle shaft to get at the seal? Thanks in advance.
David

 

[Bigredmariner]

No it's not possible to just remove the drive axle and remove the seal. Look at the pics in this thread and you will see that it's a little more involved, it's something that you can do at home with basic tools. But not without some disassembling.

http://www.truckmodcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13813

 

[Draenor]

You will have to remove the hub assembly. Then crack open the differential, remove the c-clip, then pull the axle. Then you can pull the seal out. Reverse process to install. It is pretty involved.