Removal 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.

Fig 1: View Of Drive Pinion Housing Oil Seal

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Remove the torque tube assembly. Refer to Torque Tube Assembly Replacement .
Remove the drive pinion housing oil seal (1) and discard.

Fig 2: Inspecting Sealing Surface Of Propeller Shaft

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IMPORTANT: The internal components of the torque tube assembly cannot be serviced separately. If corrosion exists that cannot be polished off, or there is excessive scoring or wear, the torque tube must be replaced as a complete assembly.

Inspect the sealing surface (1) of the propeller shaft contained inside the torque tube. Polish corrosion off with a crocus cloth.