Drive Axle - Squeak/Squeal Noise
BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-11ISSUE DATE: March, 2001
CATEGORY TYPE: Chassis-01
CATEGORY: Drive Axles
CORPORATION NO.: 01-04-19-002
SUBJECT:
Squeak or Squeal Noise from Intermediate Axle Shaft Bearing (Replace Intermediate Axle Shaft Seal with New Service Part)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1994 - 2001 Saturn S-Series Vehicles
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment about a squeak or squeal noise coming from the passenger floorboard area while driving. This noise most commonly occurs when the vehicle is being driven in cold temperatures.
CAUSE:
This condition may be caused by insufficient grease in the intermediate axle shaft seal.
CORRECTION:
Replace intermediate axle shaft seal and add grease.
The intermediate axle shaft seal was not previously available separately. This bulletin provides the seal kit part number, service replacement procedures, and labor codes for service on 1994 - 2001 S-Series vehicles.
PROCEDURES:
Intermediate Axle Shaft Seal Replacement
IMPORTANT:
Do not confuse intermediate axle shaft seal with transaxle seal. The seals are different.
1. Remove right drive axle. (Refer to "Drive Axle Removal" procedure in the Drive Axle section Of the appropriate model year S-Series Chassis service manual.)
NOTICE:
If unable to remove seal from housing with axle seal puller, it may be necessary to pry off the seal. Take care not to damage the seal housing.
2. Use axle seal puller SA9133T to remove seal from intermediate axle shaft housing.
3. Discard seal once removed.
4. Inspect intermediate axle shaft housing for damage. Replace as necessary.
5. Make sure intermediate axle shaft housing and seal interface area is clean.
6. Obtain replacement part kit. Refer to "Parts Requirements" in this bulletin.
7. Install new seal.
7.1 Place new seal on intermediate axle shaft seal installer J44809.
7.2 Insert tool into axle shaft housing. Make sure to keep seal lined up with axle shaft housing bore during installation.
7.3 Make sure seal is fully seated.
NOTICE:
If grease is not applied to inner lip of axle seal, seal noise or damage may occur. Use grease supplied with seal kit only, and be sure to use all of it.
8. Apply axle seal grease to axle bearing and to inner lip of axle seal.
9. Install right drive axle. (Refer to "Drive Axle Installation" procedure in the Drive Axle section of the appropriate model year S-Series Chassis service manual.)
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21013415 Seal Kit - Frt Whl Drv Shf
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for F1468 (Seal Intermediate Shaft - Replace).
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