Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
Seals and Gaskets: All Technical Service Bulletins
Differential - Revised Output Shaft Seal Replacement
Bulletin No.: 03-04-20-002
Date: January 31, 2003
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Revised Output Shaft Seal Replacement Procedure
Models:
1997-2003 Chevrolet Corvette
This bulletin is being issued to revise the Output Shaft Seal Replacement procedure in the Rear Drive Axle sub-section of the Service Manual to reflect
the new special tool, J 46405. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin
on the affected page.
1997 Model Year
Tools Required
J 46405 Output Shaft Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2.
Remove the appropriate rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3.
Remove the appropriate drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle Replacement in Drive Axle.
Important:
Take care not to damage any sealing surfaces when removing the differential output shaft seal.
4.
Remove the differential output shaft seal.
Installation Procedure
