Output Shaft: Service and Repair

Output Shaft Seal Replacement

Tools Required
^ J45017 Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the appropriate rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the appropriate wheel drive shaft.
4. Using a flat bladed tool remove the differential output shaft seal. Take care not to damage any sealing surfaces.

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 differential output shaft seal (2) to the J45017.





3. Using the J45017 (1), install the differential output shaft seal (2).
4. Remove J45017 (1) from the differential output shaft seal (2).
5. Install the wheel drive shaft.
6. Inspect the fluid level.
7. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.