Front Axle Shaft Seal Replacement (Right)

Front Axle Shaft Seal Replacement (Right)


Tools Required
* J 45000 Seal Remover
* J 45187 Differential Output Shaft Oil Seal Installer



Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Place a drain pan under the transaxle to catch any spilled transaxle fluid.
3. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement) .
4. If equipped with an axle seal dust cover, discard it and do not replace it.




5. Using the J 45000 remove the right drive axle seal from the transaxle.
6. Clean the seal bore in the transaxle housing.



Installation Procedure





1. Using the J 45187 , install the right drive axle seal onto the transaxle.
2. Install the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement) .
3. Lower the vehicle.

Important: Dextron(R)III automatic transmission fluid is not compatible with this transaxle. If Dextron(R)III ATF is used, transaxle failure will result. This transaxle uses GM T-IV fluid GM P/N 88900925.


4. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics (Electrical Diagrams) .