Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. 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.
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.
- Install the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
- Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to CHECKING FLUID LEVEL & CONDITION .
- Inspect for fluid leaks. Refer to SERVICING - A/T and Transfer Case Leak Diagnosis .