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 (Service and Repair).
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).