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 Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right wheel drive shaft.




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.




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.