Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement (Left)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the left engine splash shield.
4. Remove the left stabilizer shaft link from the left lower control arm.
5. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle.
6. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle.
7. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle.
8. Secure the left drive axle to the left steering knuckle and strut.
9. Use the Axle Boot Remover J 23129 with a slide hammer J 6125-1 B tool to pull out the seal (409). Do NOT damage the seal bore..
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Tools Required
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J 34115 Left Side Axle Seal Installer
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J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector