GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8092 Driver Handle
    • J 41102-1A Axle Seal Installer

    Object Number: 1644751  Size: SH

    Important: You must use the J 41102-1A in order to install the seal correctly. The J 41102-1A installs the axle seal to a given depth.

  1. Install a new side cover axle seal (2) into the side cover. Use the J 41102-1A with the J 8092 .
  2. In order to prevent damage to the shaft splines during vehicle operation, add Polyurea grease (part number 7843867) to the splines on the output shaft.

Special Tools

    • J 8092 Driver Handle
    • J 41102-1A Axle Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 1644751  Size: SH

    Note: You must use the J 41102-1A seal installer in order to install the seal correctly. The J 41102-1A seal installer installs the axle seal to a given depth.

  1. Install a new side cover axle seal (2) into the side cover. Use the J 41102-1A seal installer with the J 8092 driver handle .
  2. In order to prevent damage to the shaft splines during vehicle operation, add Polyurea grease (part number 7843867) to the splines on the output shaft.