GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Saturn
🢒
2003
🢒
ION
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Transmission/Transaxle
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Automatic Transmission - VT25-E
🢒 Front Axle Shaft Seal Replacement
Tools Required
•
J 43068
Axle Seal Installer
•
J 45000
Seal Remover
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the drive axle assembly. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
Using
J 45000
, remove the wheel drive shaft oil seal from the transmission case.
Installation Procedure
Important:
The seal must install flush with the case flange.
Using the
J 43068
, install the front wheel drive shaft oil seal into the transmission case.
Install the drive axle assembly. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
Lower the vehicle
Check the transaxle fluid level. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check
.
.