Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7 (2004)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement - Left
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement - Left
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Tools Required
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J 23129 Universal Seal Remover
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J 6125-1B Slide Hammer Adapter
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J 6125-B Slide Hammer
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J 34115 Sprocket Bearing Installer
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J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the left engine splash shield.
4. Remove the left stabilizer shaft brackets from the left lower control arm.
5. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle.
6. Remove the left lower ball joint from the lower control arm.
7. Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transaxle.
8. Secure the left wheel drive shaft to the left steering knuckle and strut.
9. Using the J 6125-B with the J 6125-1B and the J 23129 remove the wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) from the transmission.
Installation Procedure
1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
2. Install the J 37292-B into the new seal (409).
3. Using the J 34115 install a new seal (409).
4. Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do NOT allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface or
damage to the seal will occur.
Install the wheel drive shaft to the transaxle.
5. Remove the J 37292-B.
6. Install the left lower ball joint to the lower control arm.
7. Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle.
8. Install the left stabilizer shaft bracket to the left lower control arm.
9. Install the left engine splash shield.
10. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Refill the automatic transmission with automatic transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.
13. Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis.
