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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Transmission Housing Oil Seal Replacement

Removal 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.