CTS V6-3.2L VIN N (2003)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Flange Bolt and/or Oil Seal Replacement
Drive Pinion Flange Bolt and/or Oil Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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J45005 Seal Installer
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J45012Holding Fixture
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J45019 Flange and Pinion Cage Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Important: Remove only the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts. Do NOT remove the coupler from the propeller shaft.
2. Remove the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts and nuts.
3. Push the rear propeller shaft toward the front of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft coupler from the differential pinion flange.
4. Position the propeller shaft out of the way.
5. Install the J45012 to the drive pinion flange.
6. While holding the J45012 remove the drive pinion flange nut.
7. Remove J45012 from the drive pinion flange.
