Special Tools

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.



3. Remove the retainer ring from the stub shaft for tool installation. Discard the used retainer ring.
4. Remove the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B and J 38868 .



5. Carefully, remove the output shaft seal and discard.

1. Clean any dirt or foreign material from the seal bore area.
2. Using the J 44809 , install the NEW output shaft seal.



3. Install the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B and J 38868 .
4. Install a NEW retainer ring on the stub shaft.
5. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.



6. Remove the fluid fill plug and check the fluid level. Fluid should be to the bottom of the fill hole threads. Add synthetic gear lubricant GM P/N 12378514 (Canadian P/N 88901045) if necessary.
7. Clean and fill plug and apply adhesive GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads.

Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution in the Preface section.

8. Install the fill plug (1) and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
9. Lower the vehicle.