Removal Procedure
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.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Disconnect the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to AXLE SHAFT .
- Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BRACE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to INPUT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the case extension housing bolts (5).
- Remove the case extension housing (6) with the axle seal and the O-ring (8).
- Inspect the case extension housing (6) for the following conditions:
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension seal
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the vehicle speed sensor
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the right drive axle oil seal
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension housing
- A damaged or worn differential carrier bushing or output shaft bearing
- Damaged bolt holes
- Inspect the drive axle seal and replace if necessary