Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Transmission Housing Oil Seal ReplacementRemoval Procedure
Tools Required
- J 36825 Output Shaft Oil Seal Remover
- J 23907 Slide Hammer
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
3. Using J 36825 and J 23907 pry the seal out of the extension housing.
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
- J 36502-2A Output Shaft Seal Protector/Installer
- J 36502 Extension Housing Seal Installer
1. Position J 36502-2A over the output shaft.
2. Using J 36502 install the rear output shaft seal.
3. Remove J 36502-2A from the output shaft.
4. Fill the space between the seal lips with grease GM P/N 1052497 or equivalent.
5. Install the rear propeller shaft.
6. Check the transmission oil level. Refer to Manual Transmission Fluid; Service and Repair; Fluid Replacement.
7. Lower the vehicle.