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This is a step by step description of how I replaced a leaking left front axle seal on a 2000 Chev Suburban 4X4. Details of how to remove and replace the CV axle are also incidentally shown.
UPDATE Dec 2020: Today I uploaded an addendum to this video to explain why it is important to remove and seal the vent tube cover while you are in there. It is here
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Starting at about 6:20 of this video you can see the vent cover which can leak axle fluid. Leakage from that plastic cap may be hard to distinguish from a leaking axle seal, so it is wise to remove and reseal the plastic cover at the same time. Because of access difficulty it is much easier to do that while the axle is out. The video update demonstrates how to do that.
This is a demonstration of amateur effort, published for entertainment purposes only. None of the information contained here is guaranteed to be accurate or complete. Do not try this at home! Any misadventure you experience if you decide to repair your vehicle is your responsibility.
Thunderclap sound used under Creative Commons 3.0 license, done by RHumphries at freesound.org/people/RHumphries/