Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Place a drain pan or suitable container under the transaxle differential drain plug.
- Remove the differential drain plug from the transaxle and drain the transaxle fluid.
- To service the left oil seal, remove the left splash shield from the vehicle. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left in Body Front End.
- To service the right oil seal, remove the right splash shield from the vehicle. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
- Remove the front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Remove the drive axle shaft seal (1) from the transaxle using J 26941 with. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 23907 .
- Inspect the differential-side joint surface of the drive axle assembly where the drive axle makes contact with the drive axle shaft seal.
The surface should be smooth and free of any burrs or scarring which may damage the drive axle shaft fluid seal.
If damage to the differential-side joint is evident, replace the differential-side joint.