How to remove and install a differential seal on GMC Sierra?

To remove and install a differential pinion seal, first loosen the wheel lug nuts and raise the front or rear of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the wheels and disconnect the driveshaft from the differential pinion flange. Rotate the pinion and record the torque required to rotate it. Mark the relationship of the pinion flange to the shaft and count the number of exposed threads on the shaft. Use a special tool or chain wrench to immobilize the flange and remove the pinion nut. Withdraw the flange and pry out the old seal. Install the new seal by lubricating the lips and tapping it evenly into position. Apply RTV sealant to the ends of the splines visible in the center of the flange and install the washer and a new pinion nut. Tighten the nut until the recorded number of threads are exposed and measure the torque required to rotate the pinion. Tighten the nut in small increments until it matches the recorded figure and exceeds it by 5 in-lbs. Reinstall all components and tighten all fasteners to their specified torque values.

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GMC Sierra Seal,Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear
Part Number: 12471590
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- Other Name: SEAL, Differential Drive Pinion Shaft Bearing; Pinion Seal
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 26060109
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2019 GMC Sierra | 1 TON CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 185.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1 TON, CREW CAB 1 TON 137.0, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 137.0, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5 | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl 8.1L
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GMC Sierra Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal
Part Number: 26064029
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- Other Name: SEAL, Differential Drive Pinion Shaft Bearing; Front Seal, Pinion Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2018 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl 8.1L
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GMC Sierra Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal
Part Number: 26064030
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- Other Name: SEAL, Differential Drive Pinion Shaft Bearing; Pinion Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2019 GMC Sierra | 1 TON CREW CAB, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 2500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 185.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1 TON, CREW CAB 1 TON 119.0, CREW CAB 1 TON 137.0, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5, EXTENDED CREW CAB 1 TON 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 137.0, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5 | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl 8.1L
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GMC Sierra Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal
Part Number: 26064028
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SEAL, Differential Drive Pinion Shaft Bearing; Pinion Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2008 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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- Other Name: SEAL, Differential Drive Pinion Shaft Bearing; Pinion Seal
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- 2014-2019 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 85099033
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- 2020-2024 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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- Other Name: Front Seal, Inner Seal, Pinion Seal
- Replaces: 84446294
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- 2019-2024 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, Crew Cab 6'6" Box 1/2 Ton, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl5.3L
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- Other Name: Pinion Seal
- Position: Front
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- 2019-2024 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, Crew Cab 6'6" Box 1/2 Ton, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl5.3L
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- Other Name: Front Seal, Pinion Seal
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- 2019-2024 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, Crew Cab 6'6" Box 1/2 Ton, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl5.3L
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GMC Sierra Seal, Front Diff Drv P/Gr
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- Other Name: Pinion Seal
- Position: Front
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- 2019-2024 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, Crew Cab 6'6" Box 1/2 Ton, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl5.3L
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- Other Name: Front Seal, Pinion Seal
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- 2020-2024 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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GMC Sierra Seal, Diff Drv P/Gr
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- Other Name: Pinion Seal
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- 2022-2023 GMC Sierra | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Sierra Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal
Part Number: 26094851
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SEAL, Differential Drive Pinion Shaft Bearing; Pinion Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl 8.1L

GMC Sierra Differential Seal

The GMC Sierra Differential Seal is a tight seal that prevents the gear oil from escaping from the axle housing while also preventing dust and water from getting inside. This lets the truck's differential gears have the necessary lubrication to turn smoothly. Whether it's an open differential or limited slip differential, the Differential Seal sits around the rotating axle shaft. Molded synthetic rubber lips pressed by a spring hug the metal surface to prevent leaks even when the shaft spins at high speed. Throughout the years, GMC has fitted this same basic ring style onto many front and rear axles on Sierra models, although positioning differs. Front units guard the transaxle output while rear units protect the carrier between the wheels. No matter where you are, every Sierra Differential Seal is constantly exposed to heat, pressure, and movement. Fresh fluid and an inspection every 3,000 miles help it to last. Once wear appears, replacing the Differential Seal quickly will help avoid oil starvation that grinds gears and creates costly noise or vibration. The properly seated Differential Seal in GMC trucks ensures that lubricant stays in and contaminants stay out, giving you confident cornering and towing strength.

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GMC Sierra Differential Seal Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal
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Q: How to remove and install a differential seal on GMC Sierra?
A:
To remove and install a differential pinion seal, first loosen the wheel lug nuts and raise the front or rear of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the wheels and disconnect the driveshaft from the differential pinion flange. Rotate the pinion and record the torque required to rotate it. Mark the relationship of the pinion flange to the shaft and count the number of exposed threads on the shaft. Use a special tool or chain wrench to immobilize the flange and remove the pinion nut. Withdraw the flange and pry out the old seal. Install the new seal by lubricating the lips and tapping it evenly into position. Apply RTV sealant to the ends of the splines visible in the center of the flange and install the washer and a new pinion nut. Tighten the nut until the recorded number of threads are exposed and measure the torque required to rotate the pinion. Tighten the nut in small increments until it matches the recorded figure and exceeds it by 5 in-lbs. Reinstall all components and tighten all fasteners to their specified torque values.