Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Axle Shaft Oil Seal Replacement


Tools Required
* J 38868 Output Shaft Assembly Remover and Installer
* J 44809 Output Shaft Seal Installer
* J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter



Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement) .




3. Remove the retainer ring from the stub shaft for tool installation. Discard the used retainer ring.
4. Remove the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B and J 38868 .




5. Carefully, remove the output shaft seal and discard.



Installation Procedure





1. Clean any dirt or foreign material from the seal bore area.
2. Using the J 44809 , install the NEW output shaft seal.




3. Install the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B and J 38868 .
4. Install a NEW retainer ring on the stub shaft.
5. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement) .




6. Remove the fluid fill plug and check the fluid level. Fluid should be to the bottom of the fill hole threads. Add synthetic gear lubricant GM P/N 12378514 (Canadian P/N 88901045) if necessary.
7. Clean and fill plug and apply adhesive GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

8. Install the fill plug (1).

Tighten the fill plug to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.