Front Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left

Front Axle Shaft Seal Replacement (Left)


Tools Required
* J 44809 Output Shaft Seal Installer
* J 45000 Seal Remover



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 left front axle shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement) .




4. Using the J 45000 , remove the axle seal from the transaxle and discard.
5. Clean the seal bore in the transaxle housing.



Installation Procedure





1. Using the J 44809 , install the left axle seal into the transaxle .
2. Install the left front axle 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 Transmission Fluid Check (AF33-5 Automatic Transaxle) .