GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Cadillac
🢒
2004
🢒
Escalade
🢒
Driveline/Axle
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Propeller Shaft
🢒 Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement
Tools Required
J 45756
Output Shaft Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to
Transfer Case Shield Replacement
.
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to
Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
in Propeller Shaft.
Remove the rear output shaft seal by prying it out with a flat tipped screwdriver.
Installation Procedure
Using
J 45756
, install a NEW front output shaft seal.
Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to
Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
in Propeller Shaft.
Check the fluid level. Add fluid, if necessary.
Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to
Transfer Case Shield Replacement
.
Lower the vehicle.