Montana AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
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Tools Required
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J 44809 Output Shaft Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the right wheel drive shaft.
4. Remove the differential output shaft oil seal (1).
Do not damage the differential sealing surfaces.
Installation Procedure
1. Using the J 44309, install the right axle shaft oil seal (1).
Important: Inspect the sealing surface of the wheel drive shaft inner tri-pot housing to ensure it is free of corrosion. Use a crocus cloth in order to
remove any light corrosion and clean the sealing surface with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
2. Lubricate the wheel drive shaft sealing surface of the oil seal with synthetic gear oil GM P/N United States 12378514 Canada P/N 88901045 or
equivalent.
3. Install the right wheel drive shaft.
4. Install the right rear tire and wheel assembly.
5. Inspect the differential lubricant level.
6. Lower the vehicle.