GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2008
🢒
Captiva Sport
🢒
Driveline/Axle
🢒
Rear Drive Axle
🢒 Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
•
J 8092
Driver Handle
•
J 33832
Rear Bearing Installer
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Drain the rear differential. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement
.
Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to
Muffler Replacement
.
Remove the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Using the appropriate tool, remove the axle shaft seal (1).
Installation Procedure
Using the
J 8092
and the
J 33832
, install the axle shaft seal (1).
Install the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Install the muffler assembly. Refer to
Muffler Replacement
.
Fill the rear differential with fluid. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement
.
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.