Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Output Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side



Output Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side

Tools Required

J 45017 Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft.
4. Using a flat-bladed tool carefully remove the right 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 right differential output shaft seal (2) to the J 45017.





3. Using the J 45017 (1), carefully install the right differential output shaft seal (2).
4. Remove J 45017 (1) from the right differential output shaft seal (2).
5. Install the right front wheel drive shaft.
6. Inspect the fluid level.
7. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.