Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the lip of the axle shaft oil seal with automatic transaxle fluid.
- Using the J 44752 install the axle shaft oil seal to the transfer case. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Inspect for fluid leaks. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E and Transfer Case Leak Diagnosis .
IMPORTANT:
Carefully guide the axle shaft past the axle shaft oil seal. Do NOT allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the sealing surface or damage to the oil seal can occur.