STS AWD V6-3.6L (2007)
J 45017 Output Shaft Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft.
4. Using a flat-bladed tool carefully remove the right differential output shaft seal.
Take care not to damage any sealing surfaces.
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the wheel drive shaft sealing surface of the oil seal with 75W90 synthetic axle lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455)
or equivalent.
2. Install the right differential output shaft seal (2) to the J 45017.
3. Using the J 45017 (1), carefully install the right differential output shaft seal (2).
4. Remove J 45017 (1) from the right differential output shaft seal (2).
5. Install the right front wheel drive shaft.
6. Inspect the fluid level.
7. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement
Tools Required
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J 46262 Pinion Sealer
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J 45012 Holding Fixture
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J 45019 Flange and Pinion Cage Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front propeller shaft constant velocity (CV) joint to drive pinion flange bolts.
