Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 26936 Seal Installer
- J 8092 Drive Handle





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Support the vehicle with a safety stand.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Wheels and Tires.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the shift control arm.
6. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Suspension.
7. Remove the drive axle from:
^ The left oil seal - the transaxle
^ The right oil seal - the intermediate shaft

8. Remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Drive Axle.
9. Remove the drive axle oil seal.
10. Fill between the oil seal lips with chassis grease GM P/N 1051344 or equivalent.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the drive axle oil seal with J 26936 and J 8092.
2. Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Drive Axle.
3. Install the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle.
4. Install the ball joint Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Suspension and Axle.
5. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Suspension.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Wheels and Tires.
7. Remove the safety stand.
8. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.