SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
Axle Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drive Axle - Squeak/Squeal Noise
BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-11
ISSUE DATE: March, 2001
CATEGORY TYPE: Chassis-01
CATEGORY: Drive Axles
CORPORATION NO.: 01-04-19-002
SUBJECT:
Squeak or Squeal Noise from Intermediate Axle Shaft Bearing (Replace Intermediate Axle Shaft Seal with New Service Part)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1994 - 2001 Saturn S-Series Vehicles
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment about a squeak or squeal noise coming from the passenger floorboard area while driving. This noise most commonly
occurs when the vehicle is being driven in cold temperatures.
CAUSE:
This condition may be caused by insufficient grease in the intermediate axle shaft seal.
CORRECTION:
Replace intermediate axle shaft seal and add grease.
The intermediate axle shaft seal was not previously available separately. This bulletin provides the seal kit part number, service replacement procedures,
and labor codes for service on 1994 - 2001 S-Series vehicles.
PROCEDURES:
Intermediate Axle Shaft Seal Replacement
IMPORTANT:
Do not confuse intermediate axle shaft seal with transaxle seal. The seals are different.
1.
Remove right drive axle. (Refer to "Drive Axle Removal" procedure in the Drive Axle section Of the appropriate model year S-Series Chassis
service manual.)
NOTICE:
If unable to remove seal from housing with axle seal puller, it may be necessary to pry off the seal. Take care not to damage the seal housing.
