GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - MU5 🢒 Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side

Tools Required

    • J 26941 Pinion Shaft and Countergear Bearing Cup Remover
    • J 23907 Slide Hammer
    • J 36850 Transmission Assembly Lubricant

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the transfer case assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement in Transfer Case - Vibe.

    2. Object Number: 890351 Size: SH
  2. Using a screwdriver, remove the transfer case oil seal from the transaxle.

    3. Object Number: 890354 Size: SH
  3. Using J 26941 with J 23907 , remove the differential case oil seal.
  4. Inspect the differential-side joint surface of the drive axle assembly where the drive axle makes contact with the drive axle shaft seal.

    5. The surface should be smooth and free of any burrs or scarring which may damage the drive axle shaft fluid seal.

    If damage to the differential-side joint is evident, replace the differential-side joint.

Installation Procedure

    Important: The install depth for the differential case oil seal is approximately 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)

  1. Install the new differential case oil seal in the transaxle.

    2. Important: The install depth for the transfer case oil seal is approximately 2.5 mm (0.098 in.)

  2. Install the transfer case oil seal in the transaxle.
  3. Apply J 36850 to the new drive axle seal lip.
  4. Install the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement in Transfer Case - Vibe.