VUE FWD L4-2.4L Hybrid (2007)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Housing and/or Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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J 44851 Pinion Seal Installer
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J 44873 Pinion Flange Holder and Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the propeller shaft underbody guard loop bolts.
3. Remove the guard loop.
4. Reference mark the propeller shaft flange-to-input flange relationship at the rear drive module (RDM).
5. Remove the propeller shaft flange mounting bolts at the RDM input flange.
6. Position the end of the propeller shaft away from the RDM and secure with heavy mechanics wire, or equivalent.
