Solstice L4-2.4L (2007)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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J 45005 Seal Installer
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J 45012 Holding Fixture
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J 45019 Flange and Pinion Cage Remover
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J 34826 Hub Nut Socket (36 mm)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel.
3. Support the rear drive module (RDM).
Important: Remove only the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts. Do NOT remove the coupler from the propeller shaft.
4. Remove the differential carrier bracket-to-frame bolt (3).
5. Remove the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange nuts (4), bolts (7), and washers (6).
6. Push the propeller shaft (1) toward the front of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft coupler (2) from the differential pinion flange (5).
7. Lower the propeller shaft and the front of the RDM until disconnected.
8. Carefully position the propeller shaft (1) aside and support the propeller shaft using a suitable jack.
9. Install the J 45012 to the flange.
10. While holding the J 45012, remove the drive pinion nut using J 34826.
11. Remove the J 45012.
