Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
8. Use an arbor press. Press on threaded end of pinion until it is possible to remove stub shaft, dust seal (18), stub shaft seal (20), and stub shaft
bearing annulus assembly (21).
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTICE: If the stub shaft is not held, damage to the pinion teeth will occur.
1. Hex lock nut (32) onto pinion, while holding the valve stub shaft.
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Tighten hex lock nut (32) to 25 - 35 Nm (18 - 26 ft. lbs.).
2. Dust cover (33) to gear assembly (30).
3. Stub shaft bearing annulus assembly (21) onto valve stub shaft.
4. Seal protector J 29810 onto valve stub shaft.
5. Apply a small quantity of grease between seals (20) and (18).
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Stub shaft seal (20) and stub shaft dust seal (18) over protector and into gear assembly (30).
6. Retaining ring (17) into groove in gear assembly (30).
7. Lubricate stub shaft and dust seal area with grease.
