Output Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side

Output Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side

Special Tools

J 45017 Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right).




3. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the right differential output shaft seal (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Lubricate the wheel drive shaft sealing surface of the oil seal with 75W90 synthetic axle lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent.




2. Install the right differential output shaft seal (2) to the J 45017 .
3. Using the J 45017 (1), install the right differential output shaft seal (2).
4. Remove J 45017 (1) from the right differential output shaft seal (2).
5. Install the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right).
6. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection ().
7. Lower the vehicle.