G8 V6-3.6L (2008)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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E-308 Seal Remover.
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DT-48727 Seal Installer.
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6613 Universal Pulley Holder OTC.
Removal Procedure - Pinion Flange
1. A pre-fabricated tool will need to made prior to starting this procedure. Follow the steps below:
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Make from a 13mm piece of wood.
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Drill a hole at (1) and attach a one metre length of string at this point, knotted at one end.
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Drill three 8.5mm holes at a PCD of 96mm and 120 degrees apart.
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Drill three 8.5mm holes at a PCD of 110mm and 120 degrees apart.
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Drill a 50mm hole in the centre of the tool.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service Precautions) .
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Safety Glasses Warning) .
2. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the intermediate exhaust assembly. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust
System/Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the rear tyre and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair) .
5. Disconnect the propeller shaft and rubber coupling from the differential pinion flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (See: Drive/Propeller
Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Propeller Shaft Replacement) .
6. Secure the propeller shaft with a wire to protect it from damage.
