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 appropriate rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the appropriate wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Boot Replacement .
4. Using a flat-bladed tool remove the differential output shaft seal.

Take care not to damage any sealing surfaces.

1. Lubricate the wheel drive shaft sealing surface of the oil seal with GL75W90 synthetic axle lubricant, SGM P/N 89021677 or equivalent.
2. Install the differential output shaft seal (2) to the J 45017 .



3. Using the J 45017  (1), install the differential output shaft seal (2).
4. Remove J 45017  (1) from the differential output shaft seal (2).
5. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Boot Replacement .
6. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
7. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
8. Lower the vehicle.