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 Side.




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 - output shaft seal installer.

3. Using the J 45017 - output shaft seal installer (1), install the right differential output shaft seal (2).

4. Remove J 45017 - output shaft seal installer (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 Side.

6. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection Rear Drive Axle.

7. Lower the vehicle.