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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E 🢒 Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side

Tools Required

    • J 23129 Axle Seal Remover
    • J 6125-1B Slide Hammer Adapter
    • J 6125-B Slide Hammer
    • J 29130 Right Side Axle Seal Installer

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the right stabilizer shaft link from the right lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  4. Remove the right tie rod end from the right steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  5. Remove the right lower ball joint from the right steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.

    6. Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. The splined portion of the axle can cut the seal.

  6. Disconnect the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
  7. Secure the right drive axle to the right steering knuckle and strut.

    8. Object Number: 10709 Size: SH
  8. Use the J 6125-B , J 6125-1B , and the J 23129 to remove the seal (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 190628 Size: SH
  1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
  2. Use the J 29130 to install a new seal (4).

    3. Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. The splined portion of the axle can cut the seal.

  3. Connect the drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
  4. Install the right lower ball joint to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  5. Install the right tie rod end to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  6. Install the right stabilizer shaft link to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  7. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fill the transaxle to the proper level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications .
  10. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
  11. Inspect for fluid leaks.