Equinox AWD V6-3.4L VIN F (2006)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Drive Axle Shaft Seal Replacement (Left)
Drive Axle Shaft Seal Replacement (Left)
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Tools Required
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J 44809 Output Shaft Seal Installer
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J 45000 Seal Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place a drain pan under the transaxle to catch any spilled transaxle fluid.
3. Remove the left front axle shaft.
4. Using the J 45000 , remove the axle seal from the transaxle and discard.
5. Clean the seal bore in the transaxle housing.
Installation Procedure
1. Using the J 44809 , install the left axle seal into the transaxle .
2. Install the left front axle shaft.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Important: Dexron(R)III automatic transmission fluid is not compatible with this transaxle. If Dexron(R)III ATF is used, transaxle failure will
result. This transaxle uses GM T-IV fluid GM P/N 88900925.
Inspect the transaxle fluid level.