Rainier AWD L6-4.2L VIN S (2005)
1.
In the illustration shown number 1 is Chevrolet and GMC and number 2 is an Oldsmobile. The affected seals are indicated by the arrows.
Remove the brake caliper retaining bolts from the bracket and the brake hose from knuckle assembly.
2.
Disconnect the ABS harness connector and remove the harness.
3.
Support the brake caliper assembly.
4.
Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut and tie rod from the knuckle assembly using the J 24319 - Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller.
5.
Remove the intermediate shaft nut and loosen the shaft from the knuckle assembly.
6.
Remove the upper ball joint pinch bolt and lower ball joint nut and remove the knuckle assembly.
7.
Remove the drive axle from the housing by placing a brass drift punch against the tripot housing and striking it with a hammer.
8.
Remove the stabilizer bar linkage.
9.
Remove the upper strut retaining bolts.
10.
Remove the nut from the lower strut assembly and use the J 24319-B to press the lower strut assembly off of the stud, and remove the assembly
from the vehicle.
11.
Remove the outboard intermediate shaft seal or the differential carrier seal using the J 29369-2 - Bushing and Bearing Remover and the J 6125-B -
Slide Hammer.
12.
Clean the intermediate shaft bearing assembly and/or the differential housing of oil and dirt. Install the seal using the J 45225 - Seal Installer and
the J 8092 - Shaft Installer.
13.
Clean and inspect the intermediate shaft for dirt or rust.
