Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the left engine splash shield.
4. Remove the left stabilizer shaft brackets from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
5. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle with Strut Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
6. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left lower control arm. Refer to Steering Knuckle with Strut Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
8. Secure the left drive axle to the left steering knuckle and strut.
9. Use a screwdriver or other suitable tool to pry out the seal (409). Do NOT damage the seal bore.
Installation Procedure
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Tools Required
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J34115 Left Side Axle Seal Installer
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J37292-B Axle Seal Protector
1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
2. Use the J34115to install a new seal (409).
3. Install the J37292-B in the seal (409).
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.
4. Connect the drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.