Special Tools

J 45017 Output Shaft Seal Installer

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



3. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the right differential output shaft seal (1).

1. Lubricate the wheel drive shaft sealing surface of the oil seal with 75W90 synthetic axle lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent.



2. Install the right differential output shaft seal (2) to the J 45017 .
3. Using the J 45017 (1), install the right differential output shaft seal (2).
4. Remove J 45017 (1) from the right differential output shaft seal (2).
5. Install the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
6. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
7. Lower the vehicle.