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Installation Procedure

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  1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
  2. Install the J 37292-B  into the new seal (4).
  3. Using the J 29130  install the new seal (4).
    Fig 1: Installing Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal (Right)
    G01531387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important  : Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do NOT allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface or damage to the seal will occur.

  4. Install the wheel drive shaft to the transaxle. Refer to AXLE SHAFT in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  5. Install the right lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
  6. Install the right tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER in Power Steering System.
  7. Install the right stabilizer shaft bracket to the right lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
  8. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE in Body Front End.
  9. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Refill the automatic transmission with automatic transmission fluid. Refer to Test Description  .
  12. Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks. Refer to FLUID LEAK DIAGNOSIS  .
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