GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Saturn
🢒
2004
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ION
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Transmission/Transaxle
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Manual Transaxle - MU3
🢒 Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement
Tools Required
•
J 44385
Differential Bearing Race and Seal Installer
•
J 7079-2
Non-threaded Driver Handle
•
J 23907
Slide Hammer with Bearing Adapter
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the wheel driveshaft. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Use the
J 23907
in order to remove the seal.
Inspect the seal bore for nicks or for burrs. Clean the bore with a fine grade sandpaper, if necessary.
Installation Procedure
Use the
J 44385
and the
J 7079-2
in order to install a new seal. Ensure the seal is seated flush to the outer bore area.
Lubricate the seal with transmission fluid. Refer to
Lubrication Specifications
.
Install the wheel driveshaft. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
.
Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.