GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove both front axle shafts from the front axle housing. Refer to Front Axle Shaft Replacement .
  2. Remove the differential from the front axle housing. Refer to Differential Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1527011  Size: SH
  4. Install a pry bar (2) through the hole in the axle seal (1) and push the bar to dislodge the axle seal from the front axle housing.

  5. Object Number: 1527012  Size: SH
  6. Remove the axle shafts seals (1) from the front axle housing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1527013  Size: SH
  1. Install the axle shafts seals (1) into the front axle housing (2).

  2. Object Number: 1527014  Size: SH
  3. Use a suitable seal driver (1) to seat the axle seal into the axle housing (2).

  4. Object Number: 1527015  Size: SH
  5. Make sure the axle seal seals (1) are installed straight not cocked in the bore.
  6. Coat the lips of the axle shaft seals with high temperature wheel bearing grease.
  7. Install the differential into the front axle housing. Refer to Differential Replacement .
  8. Install both front axle shafts into the front axle housing. Refer to Front Axle Shaft Replacement .