GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
  2. Remove the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.

  3. Object Number: 97533  Size: SH
  4. Pry out the seal with a screwdriver or other suitable tool. Do not damage the seal bore.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 34115 Drive Boot Installer
    • J 37292-B Tear-Away Axle Seal Protector
  1. Lubricate the seal lip with a light wipe of transmission fluid.

  2. Object Number: 97466  Size: SH
  3. Install a new seal, using the J 34115 .
  4. For the right side axle seal, install the J 37292-B . Install the J 37292-B in a position so that the tool can be pulled out after drive axle installation (T-handle between the 5 and 7 o'clock position).
  5. Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. In order to avoid damage to the seal, do not let shaft splines contact any part of the lip-seal surface.

  6. Install the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.
  7. On the right side, remove the J 37292-B by pulling in line with the handle. Make sure that the J 37292-B is removed completely and that no pieces remain inside the transmission.
  8. Inspect for leaks.
  9. Inspect the fluid level.
  10. Adjust the fluid level.