Can you replace the front axle seal on a 2005 chevy tahoe 4x4 without splitting the axle housing

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how to remove front axle on chevy 4x4

SOURCE: How do I change front axle seals on a 2005 chevy 4...

remove the cv axle from the side you are changing. then on the parrengers side unbolt the housing from the frame and unbolt the housing extension tube from the rest of the housing. the bearrings and seal should be there ready for removal. on the drivers side hook your slide hammer to the axle flange and beat the #$@% out of it. tryy not to pry on the housing it is easy to break. good luck my dad has a 8 lb slide and he has been sliding away for over an hour with no luck, he is ready to pull the housing split it in half and press it out. hope this helps.

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THE DRIVE SHAFT HAS TO BE REMOVE TO REPLACE THE PINION SEAL.DONT MATTER IF SEAL NOT LEAKING BUT SEAL NEED TO BE REPLACED TO KEEP OUT WATER DIRT OUT OF THE TRANSFER CASE TO KEEP FROM DAMAGING THE PINION BEARING.