Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replacement

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Fig 1: Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement . Remove the drive shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (AWD) or Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RWD) . Support the transmission with a suitable jack. Remove the transmission mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement . Remove the transmission extension housing assembly. Refer to Extension Housing and Seal Replacement .
1	Output Shaft Seal Tip: Use the J 45000 to remove the seal. Use care in order to avoid damaging the output shaft bushing. Lubricate the seal with clean transmission fluid. Use the J 38693 to install the seal. See Special Tools .

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Component Name

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
Remove the drive shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (AWD) or Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RWD) .
Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
Remove the transmission mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement .
Remove the transmission extension housing assembly. Refer to Extension Housing and Seal Replacement .

Output Shaft Seal
Tip:

Use the J 45000 to remove the seal. Use care in order to avoid damaging the output shaft bushing.
Lubricate the seal with clean transmission fluid.
Use the J 38693 to install the seal. See Special Tools .