GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Saturn
🢒
2003
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VUE - FWD
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Driveline/Axle
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Rear Drive Axle
🢒 Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Tools Required
J 44809
Output Shaft Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the right rear wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the right rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Carefully pry out the output shaft seal and discard.
Installation Procedure
Install the new output shaft seal using the
J 44809
.
Install the right rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Inspect the rear drive module fluid level. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
.
Install the right rear wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.