Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke &/Or Oil Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Required Tools: Seal Installer (J-44915).

Lubricate the NEW pinion housing assembly "O" ring and oil seal with Synthetic Gear Oil (12378514 for United States; 88901045 for Canada) or equivalent. Use the Seal Installer in order to install the NEW oil seal to the drive pinion housing. Install the torque tube assembly. See TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Inspect the differential carrier lubricant level. See LUBRICATION .