Front Axle Shaft Seal Replacement FWD Right

Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the lower tube assembly and drain the fluid. Allow at least 5 minutes for the fluid to drain completely.
3. Remove the drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.



4. Using the J 45000 , remove the axle seal from the torque converter and differential housing assembly. Discard the seal.
5. Clean the housing seal bore.

Important: Prior to installing the seal, inspect the J 43068 for nicks and burrs that may damage the seal lip.

1. Using the J 43068 , install the axle seal. Ensure to keep the seal lined up with the bore during installation.
2. Install the drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Using Saturn DEX-CVT® fluid P/N 22688912, fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .

Front Axle Shaft Seal Replacement AWD Right

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



2. Remove the lower tube assembly and drain the fluid. Allow at least 5 minutes for the fluid to drain completely.
3. Remove the drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.



4. Remove the transfer case (PTU). Refer to Transfer Case Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG 900.



5. Remove the O-ring seal from the torque converter and differential housing assembly. Discard the seal.

1. Install a new O-ring seal on the torque converter and differential housing assembly.



2. Install the transfer case (PTU). Refer to Transfer Case Replacement in Transfer Case - NVG 900.
3. Install the drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Inspect the alignment and align as necessary. Refer to Alignment, Wheels and Tires in Wheels and Tires.
6. Using Saturn DEX-CVT® fluid P/N 22688912, fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .