VUE AWD L4-2.2L VIN D (2005)
Remove the side cover axle seal (2). Use the handle end of a hammer.
30. Remove the sleeve from the output axle shaft.
Installation Procedure
1. Inspect the side cover for cracks or damage to the seal grooves and mounting bosses.
2. Inspect the side cover seals for damage. The side cover seals are reusable if not damaged.
3. Thoroughly clean the side cover and the side cover seals.
4. Clean and dry the seal grooves and the axle seal bore.
5. Install the side cover gaskets (5 and 6) into the grooves on the side cover (1).
6. Retain the seals with J 36850 or equivalent.
7. Install the side cover to drive sprocket thrust washer (7) onto the side cover.
8. Retain the thrust washer with J 36850 or equivalent.
9. Install the transmission side cover (1) to the transmission case.
10. Notice: Install the transmission side cover bolts (3) and studs (4).
Tighten the bolts and studs to 28 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the output axle seal and sleeve.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Raise the engine and transmission with the engine support fixture.
14. Install the transmission mount.
15. Raise the vehicle.
16. Install the frame bolts.
