VUE FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement (Clutch Housing Side)
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement (Clutch Housing Side)
Tools Required
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle
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J 44385 Differential Bearing Race and Seal Installer
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SA9133T Axle Seal Puller
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the right tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair) .
3. Remove the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LE5 2.4L) ()Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LY7 3.6L) () .
4. Using theSA9133T , remove the axle seal by threading theSA9133T through the steel seal body as close to the outside diameter as possible.
Installation Procedure
1. Clean the seal bore in the housing.
2. Apply a light bead of Permatex 51531(R) P/N 21005993 or equivalent on the diameter of the seal that presses into the case bore.