Tools Required

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

   in General Information.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
3. Support the vehicle with a safety stand.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the shift control arm.
6. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Ball Joint in Front Suspension and Axle.
7. Remove the drive axle from:

•	The left oil seal -- the transaxle

•	The right oil seal -- the intermediate shaft

8. Remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Drive Axle.



9. Remove the drive axle oil seal.
10. Fill between the oil seal lips with chassis grease GM P/N 1051344 or equivalent.

1. Install the drive axle oil seal with J 26936 and J 8092 .
2. Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Drive Axle.
3. Install the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle.
4. Install the ball joint. Refer to Ball Joint in Front Suspension and Axle.
5. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft in Front Suspension and Axle.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
7. Remove the safety stand.
8. Lower the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.