Uplander AWD V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2005)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left
Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left
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Tools Required
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J 44809 Output Shaft Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the left 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 44809, install the left 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 12378514 Canadian P/N 88901045 or equivalent.
3. Install the left wheel drive shaft.
4. Install the left rear tire and wheel assembly.
5. Inspect the differential lubricant level.
6. Lower the vehicle.
