Propeller Shaft Front Slip Yoke Oil Seal Replacement for Cadillac Escalade - 2WD 2002

Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
4. Remove the case extension housing rear oil seal. Use a flat bladed tool and carefully pry the seal from the housing.
5. Inspect the case extension housing for damage. Replace the extension housing if necessary. Refer to Case Extension Assembly Replacement .

1. Lubricate the inside diameter of the new seal with J 36850 .
2. Use the J 21426 with a soft faced mallet to install the seal.
3. Install the seal to the extension housing.
4. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
5. Remove the drain pan and lower the vehicle.
6. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .